Tennant 6600 User manual

6600
*33089*
www.tennantco.com
330890
Rev. 05 (03-2008)
North America / International
(Diesel)
Sweeper
Operator Manual

This manual is furnished with each new model. It provides necessary operation and 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:
SThe machine is operated with reasonable care.
SThe machine is maintained regularly - per the machine maintenance instructions provided.
SThe machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied or equivalent parts.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials,
old machine components including
batteries, hazardous fluids such as
antifreeze and oil, in an environmentally
safe way according to local waste
disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No. --
Serial No. --
Machine Options --
Sales Rep. --
Sales Rep. phone no. --
Customer Number --
Installation Date --
Tennant Company
PO Box 1452
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Phone: [phone] or (763) 513--2850
www.tennantco.com
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Thermo--Sentry, II--Speed, Perma--Filter, 1 Step, Duramer, Vario Sweeping Brush, and VCS are US registered trademarks of Tennant Company.
Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
Original instructions, Copyright E2003--2008 TENNANT Company, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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6600D 330890 (3--07)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3.................
OPERATION 6..............................
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 6.........
MACHINE COMPONENTS 7.............
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 8..........
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 10......
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 11..........
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL 11..............
BRAKE PEDAL 12....................
PARKING BRAKE LEVER 12...........
MAIN BRUSH AND SIDE
BRUSH LEVER 13.................
HOPPER DOOR LEVER 14............
HOPPER LIFT LEVER 15..............
MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER 16....
HORN BUTTON 16....................
MAIN BRUSH ADJUSTMENT KNOB 17..
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (OPTION) 18...
HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT --
THERMO SENTRY 19..............
HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE
LIGHT 19..........................
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT 19........
HOPPER DOOR LIGHT 20.............
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT 20.....
CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT 20..........
GLOW PLUG LIGHT 20................
HOURMETER 21.....................
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 21...............
OPERATING/HAZARD LIGHTS
SWITCH 21........................
VACUUM FAN/FILTER SHAKER
SWITCH 21........................
ENGINE SPEED SWITCH 22...........
STEERING WHEEL 23................
STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER
(OPTION) 23......................
IGNITION SWITCH 24.................
SIDE BRUSH POSITION LEVER 25.....
SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE
KNOB 26...........................
FUSES 27.............................
CIRCUIT BREAKERS (OPTION) 28.....
LATCHES 29.........................
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 30...........
OPERATOR SEAT 30..................
DELUXE SUSPENSION SEAT
(OPTION) 31......................
HEATER KNOB (OPTION) 32..........
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH
(OPTION) 32......................
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH
(OPTION) 32......................
DOME LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 33....
PRESSURIZER SWITCH (OPTION) 33..
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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 34..........
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 34.........
STARTING THE MACHINE 35.............
SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 37
SWEEPING 38...........................
STOP SWEEPING 40....................
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 42.............
STOP THE MACHINE 45.................
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 46........
ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 47..
DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 49
OPERATION ON INCLINES 50............
OPTIONS 51.............................
VACUUM WAND 51...................
BLOWER WAND 56...................
HEATER VALVE 57....................
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 58.......
MAINTENANCE 60.........................
MAINTENANCE CHART 60...............
LUBRICATION 62........................
ENGINE 62............................
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT 62...........
HOPPER BEARINGS 63...............
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 63.........
HYDRAULICS 64........................
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 64....
HYDRAULIC FLUID 64................
HYDRAULIC HOSES 65...............
PROPELLING MOTOR 65..............
ENGINE 66..............................
COOLING SYSTEM 66................
AIR FILTER INDICATOR 67............
AIR FILTER 67........................
TO REPLACE AIR FILTER 67........
FUEL FILTER 69......................
FUEL PIPES 69.......................
PRIMING FUEL SYSTEM 69...........
BATTERY 70.........................
BELTS AND CHAINS 70...................
ENGINE FAN BELT 70..................
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 70...............
DEBRIS HOPPER 71......................
HOPPER DUST FILTER 71..............
TO REPLACE HOPPER
DUST FILTER 72.................
THERMO SENTRY 74..................
BRUSHES 75.............................
MAIN BRUSH 75.......................
TO REPLACE MAIN BRUSH 76.......
TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN
BRUSH PATTERN 77.............
SIDE BRUSH 79.......................
TO REPLACE SIDE BRUSH 80.......
SIDE BRUSH GUARD 80............

CONTENTS
6600D 330890 (2--04)
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Page
SKIRTS AND SEALS 81...................
HOPPER LIP SKIRTS 81................
HOPPER SIDE SKIRT 81...............
BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS 81..............
REAR SKIRTS 82......................
SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL
SKIRTS (OPTION) 82................
BRUSH DOOR SEALS 82...............
HOPPER SEALS 83....................
HOPPER DOOR SEALS 83.............
HOPPER FILTER SEALS 84.............
HOPPER INSPECTION DOOR SEAL 84..
VACUUM WAND DOOR
SEALS (OPTION) 84................
BRAKES AND TIRES 85...................
SERVICE BRAKES 85..................
PARKING BRAKE 85...................
TIRES 85.............................
REAR WHEEL 85......................
PUSHING, TOWING, AND
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 86.....
PUSHING OR TOWING THE
MACHINE 86.......................
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 86.....
MACHINE JACKING 89....................
STORING MACHINE 89...................
SPECIFICATIONS 90........................
GENERAL MACHINE
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES 90..........
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 90...
TIRES 90................................
POWER TYPE 91.........................
STEERING 91............................
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 91..................
BRAKING SYSTEM 91....................
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 92................
INDEX 93...................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
WARNING: Accident may occur. Do not
operate vacuum or blower wand while
driving.
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:
-- Do not pick up burning or smoking
debris, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
-- 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.