Tennant 6500D User manual

English/EN
Operator Manual
6500D
330299
Rev. 06
*330299*
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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 6500D It provides necessary operating and
preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine
before operating or servicing it.
This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum
costs if:
DThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
DThe machine is maintained regularly -- per the maintenance instructions provided.
DThe machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or approved parts.
Manual Number -- 330299
Revision: 06
Published: 9--2002
Copyright E1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 TENNANT, Printed in The Netherlands
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CONTENTS
1
6500D 330299 (9--02)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3...................
OPERATION 6..............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 6...........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 8...............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 9............
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 11.......
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 13...........
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL 13...............
BRAKE PEDAL 14.....................
PARKING BRAKE LEVER 14............
HORN BUTTON 14.....................
MAIN BRUSH AND SIDE
BRUSH LEVER 15..................
HOPPER DOOR LEVER 16.............
HOPPER LIFT LEVER 17...............
MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER 18.....
MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE
KNOB 20...........................
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (OPTION) 22....
HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT --
THERMO SENTRYt23.............
ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE
LIGHT 23...........................
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT 24......
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT 24.........
HOPPER DOOR LIGHT 25..............
CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT 25...........
CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT (OPTION) 25..
GLOW PLUG LIGHT 26.................
HOURMETER 26......................
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 26................
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 27...
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH 27.......
OPERATING/HAZARD LIGHTS
SWITCH 27.........................
VACUUM FAN SWITCH 28..............
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH 28...........
VACUUM FAN/FILTER SHAKER
SWITCH 28.........................
ENGINE SPEED SWITCH 29............
STEERING WHEEL 31.................
STEERING COLUMN TILT
LEVER (Option) 31..................
IGNITION SWITCH 32..................
SIDE BRUSH POSITION LEVER 33......
SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE
KNOB 34...........................
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 35................
FUSES 35.............................
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 36................
LATCHES 37..........................
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 37............
OPERATOR SEAT 38...................
HEATER KNOB (OPTION) 38...........
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH
(OPTION) 38.......................
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH
(OPTION) 39.......................
DOME LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 39.....
HEATER SWITCH (OPTION) 39.........
PRESSURIZER SWITCH (OPTION) 39...
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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 40...........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 40..........
STARTING THE MACHINE 42..............
SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 44.
SWEEPING 46...........................
STOP SWEEPING 48.....................
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 50..............
STOP THE MACHINE 52..................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 53.........
ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 54...
DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 55
OPERATION ON INCLINES 56.............
OPTIONS 57.............................
VACUUM WAND 57....................
BLOWER WAND 63....................
HEATER VALVE 64.....................
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 65........
MAINTENANCE 66..........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 66................
LUBRICATION 68.........................
ENGINE 68............................
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT 68............
HOPPER BEARINGS 69................
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 69..........
HYDRAULICS 70.........................
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 70.....
HYDRAULIC FLUID 71.................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 72................
PROPELLING MOTOR 72...............
ENGINE 73..............................
COOLING SYSTEM 73.................
AIR FILTER INDICATOR 74.............
AIR FILTER 74.........................
FUEL FILTER 75.......................
FUEL PIPES 75........................
PRIMING FUEL SYSTEM 75............
BATTERY 76..........................
BELTS AND CHAINS 76...................
ENGINE FAN BELT 76..................
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 76...............
DEBRIS HOPPER 77......................
HOPPER DUST FILTER 77..............
TO REPLACE HOPPER
DUST FILTER 78.................
THERMO SENTRYt80................
BRUSHES 81.............................
MAIN BRUSH 81.......................
TO REPLACE MAIN BRUSH 82.......
TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN
BRUSH PATTERN 84.............
SIDE BRUSH 88.......................
TO REPLACE SIDE BRUSH 89.......
SIDE BRUSH GUARD 89............
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CONTENTS
6500D 330299 (9--02)
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SKIRTS AND SEALS 90...................
HOPPER LIP SKIRTS 90................
HOPPER SIDE SKIRT 90...............
BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS 90..............
REAR SKIRTS 91......................
SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL
SKIRTS (OPTION) 91................
BRUSH DOOR SEALS 91...............
HOPPER SEALS 92....................
HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL 92..
HOPPER DOOR SEALS 92.............
HOPPER FILTER SEALS 92.............
BRAKES AND TIRES 93...................
SERVICE BRAKES 93..................
PARKING BRAKE 93...................
TIRES 93.............................
REAR WHEEL 93......................
PUSHING, TOWING, AND
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 94.....
PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE 94
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 94.....
MACHINE JACKING 97....................
STORING MACHINE 97...................
SPECIFICATIONS 98........................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 98..........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 98...
POWER TYPE 99.........................
STEERING 99............................
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 99..................
BRAKING SYSTEM 99....................
TIRES 99................................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 100...............
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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6500D 330299 (9--02)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions are used throughout
this manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe
personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
The machine is suited to sweep disposable debris.
Do not use the machine other than described in
this Operator Manual. The machine is not
designed for use on public roads.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases.
Severe respiratory damage or
asphyxiation can result. Provide
adequate ventilation. Consult with your
regulatory authorities for exposure
limits. Keep engine properly tuned.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep
away.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
-- If it is not in proper operating
condition.
-- In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
-- In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Check for fuel, oil, and liquid leaks.
-- Keep sparks and open flame away
from refueling area.
-- Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
3. When starting machine:
-- Keep foot on brake and directional
pedal in neutral.
4. When using machine:
-- Use brakes to stop machine.
-- Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
-- Use care when reversing machine.
-- Move machine with care when hopper
is raised.
-- Make sure adequate clearance is
available before raising hopper.
-- Do not carry passengers on machine.
-- Always follow safety and traffic rules.
-- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
5. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Set parking brake.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
6. When servicing machine:
-- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
-- Block machine tires before jacking
machine up.
-- Jack machine up at designated
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
-- Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
-- Wear eye and ear protection when
using pressurized air or water.
-- Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
-- Avoid contact with battery acid.
-- Avoid contact with hot engine coolant.
-- Allow engine to cool.
-- Keep flames and sparks away from
fuel system service area. Keep area
well ventilated.
-- Use cardboard to locate leaking
hydraulic fluid under pressure.
-- Use TENNANT supplied or approved
replacement parts.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6500D 330299 (9--02)
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7. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use truck or trailer that will support
the weight of the machine.
-- Use winch. Do not drive the machine
onto/off the truck or trailer unless the
load height is 380 mm (15 in) or less
from the ground.
-- Set parking brake after machine is
loaded.
-- Block machine tires.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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6500D 330299 (2--99)
The following safety labels are mounted on the
machine in the locations indicated. If these or any
label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new
label in its place.
HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL -- LOCATED
ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE HOPPER SUPPORT BAR AND ON
BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.
ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD.
EMISSIONS LABEL -- LOCATED ON THE SIDE
PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.
07748
FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE SIDE PANEL OF THE
OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.
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OPERATION
6500D 330299 (2--99)
6
OPERATION
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
-The operator’s responsibility is to take care
of the daily maintenance and checkups of
the machine to keep it in good working
condition. The operator must inform the
service mechanic or supervisor when the
required maintenance intervals occur as
stated in the MAINTENANCE section of this
manual.
-Read this manual carefully before operating
this machine.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine,
unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-Check the machine for shipping damage.
Check to make sure machine is complete
per shipping instructions.
-Check the hydraulic fluid level in the
hydraulic reservoir.
-Check the engine oil level.
07324
07750
08431
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OPERATION
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6500D 330299 (2--99)
-Check the radiator coolant level.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine,
avoid contact with hot engine coolant.
-Fill the fuel tank.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine,
keep flames and sparks away from fuel
system service area. Keep area well
ventilated.
-After the first 50 hours of operation, follow
the recommended procedures stated in the
MAINTENANCE CHART.
-Keep your machine regularly maintained by
following the maintenance information in this
manual. We recommend taking advantage of
a regularly scheduled service contract from
your TENNANT representative.
-Order parts and supplies directly from your
authorized TENNANT representative. Use
the parts manual provided when ordering
parts.
07752
07753
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OPERATION
6500D 330299 (6--99)
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
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A. Operator Seat
B. Steering Wheel
C. Engine Cover
D. Engine Side Door
E. Main Brush Access Door
F. Hopper Cover
G. Hopper Access Cover
H. Side Brush
I. Instrument Panel
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6500D 330299 (9--02)
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Main and Side Brushes On Charging System
Main Brush On Engine Oil Pressure
Hopper Door Open Engine Water Temperature
Hopper Door Close Hopper Temperature -- Thermo Sentryt
Hopper Down Hopper Temperature --Thermo Sentryt
Hopper Up Filter Clogged
Horn Hopper Door Closed
Main Brush Down Pressure Light Fuel
Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Hourmeter
Main Brush Float Hazard Light
Main Brush Down Filter Shaker
Main Brush Up Operating Lights
Side Brush Down Pressure Light Fan
Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Engine Speed
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OPERATION
6500D 330299 (9--02)
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Side Brush Down Circuit Breaker 9
Side Brush Up Circuit Breaker 10
Circuit Breaker 1 Windshield Wiper Slow
Circuit Breaker 2 Windshield Wiper Fast
Circuit Breaker 3 Dome Light
Circuit Breaker 4 Heater
Circuit Breaker 5 Cab Pressurizer Slow
Circuit Breaker 6 Cab Pressurizer Fast
Circuit Breaker 7 Engine speed (fast)
Circuit Breaker 8 Engine speed (slow)
Diesel Preheat
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6500D 330299 (9--02)
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
JK
L
M
N
O
P
QRS
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
For machines below serial number 020000
07789
A. Directional Pedal
B. Brake Pedal
C. Parking Brake Lever
D. Horn Button
E. Main Brush And Side Brush Lever
F. Hopper Door Lever
G. Hopper Lift Lever
H. Main Brush Position Lever
I. Main Brush Down Pressure Knob
J. Turn Signal Switch (Option)
K. Hopper Temperature Light -- Thermo Sentryt
L. Engine Water Temperature Light
M. Engine Oil Pressure Light
N. Charging System Light
O. Hopper Door Light
P. Clogged Filter Light
Q. Fuel Level Gauge
R. Hourmeter
S. Hazard Light Switch (Option)
T. Operating Light Switch
U. Vacuum Fan Switch
V. Engine Speed Switch
W. Filter Shaker Switch
X. Steering Wheel
Y. Side Brush Position Lever
Z. Ignition Switch
AA.Side Brush Down Pressure Knob
BB.Steering Column Tilt Lever
CC.Circuit Breakers
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A
B
C
D
E
For machines with serial number 020000 and above
V
X
Y
Z
AA
F
G
H
I
L
KMN
O
P
Q
R
S
TU
W
BB
A. Directional Pedal
B. Brake Pedal
C. Parking Brake Lever
D. Horn Button
E. Main Brush And Side Brush Lever
F. Hopper Door Lever
G. Hopper Lift Lever
H. Main Brush Position Lever
I. Main Brush Down Pressure Knob
J. Turn Signal Switch (Not Pictured)
K. Hopper Temperature Light -- Thermo Sentryt
L. Engine Water Temperature Light
M. Engine Oil Pressure Light
N. Charging System Light
O. Hopper Door Light
P. Clogged Filter Light (Option)
Q. Glow Plug light
R. Hourmeter
S. Fuel Gauge
T. Operating/Hazard Lights Switch
U. Vacuum Fan/Filter Shaker Switch
V. Engine Speed Switch
W. Steering Wheel
X. Side Brush Position Lever
Y. I g n i t i o n S w i t c h
Z. Side Brush Down Pressure Knob
AA. Circuit Breakers
BB.Steering Column Tilt Lever (Option)
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OPERATION
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6500D 330299 (2--99)
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
The directional pedal controls direction of travel
and the propelling speed of the machine. You
change the speed of the machine with the
pressure of your foot; the harder you press the
faster the machine travels.
Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal
with the toe of your foot.
Reverse: Press the bottom of the directional
pedal with the heel of your foot.
Neutral: Take your foot off the directional pedal
and it will return to the neutral position.
07790
07791
07792
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OPERATION
6500D 330299 (2--99)
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BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal stops the machine.
Stop: Take your foot off the directional pedal and
let it return to the neutral position. Step on the
brake pedal.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
The parking brake lever sets and releases the
front wheel brakes.
Set: Pull the parking brake lever up.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or
servicing machine; stop on level
surface, set parking brake, turn off
machine and remove key.
Release: Push the parking brake lever down.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operates the horn.
Sound: Press the button.
07754
07794
07793
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OPERATION
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6500D 330299 (9--02)
MAIN BRUSH AND SIDE BRUSH LEVER
The main brush and side brush lever controls the
main brush and side brush rotation.
Main Brush and Side Brush On: Push the main
brush and side brush lever into the On position.
Main Brush and Side Brush Off: Pull the main
brush and side brush lever into the middle
position.
Main Brush On: Pull the main brush and side
brush lever into the On position.
NOTE: Always raise the main brush when the
machine is not being operated for some time. This
prevents the main brush from getting a flat spot.
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OPERATION
6500D 330299 (9--02)
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HOPPER DOOR LEVER
The hopper door lever opens and closes the
hopper door and dust door. Open the hopper door
when sweeping. Close the hopper door when
emptying the hopper to control debris and dust.
Open: Push the hopper door lever into the Open
position and leave it there.
Hold: Release the hopper door lever into the
middle position.
Close: Pull and hold the hopper door lever into
the Close position.
NOTE: The hopper door will not close if the main
brush, side brush, and vacuum fan are operating.
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OPERATION
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6500D 330299 (9--02)
HOPPER LIFT LEVER
The hopper lift lever raises and lowers the hopper.
Up: Pull and hold the hopper lift lever into the Up
position.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
NOTE: The hopper will not raise if the main brush,
side brush, and vacuum fan are operating.
Hold: Release the hopper lift lever up and into the
middle position.
Down: Push and hold the hopper lift lever into the
Down position.
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OPERATION
6500D 330299 (9--02)
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MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER
(For machines below serial number 020000)
The main brush position lever lowers and raises
the main brush. The main brush can be lowered
into two sweeping positions; down and float. Down
is used for general sweeping. Float is used when
sweeping extremely uneven surfaces.
Down: Pull the main brush position lever back
and to the left into the Down position.
Float: Pull the main brush position lever back and
to the left and over into the Float position.
Up: Pull the main brush position lever all the way
back and to the right into the Up position.
07782
07783
07784
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