Tennant 800 User manual

800
MM307
Operator Manual

This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 800. 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:
 The machine is operated with reasonable care.
 The machine is maintained regularly – per the maintenance instructions provided.
 The machine is maintained with TENNANT supplied or equivalent parts.
Manual Number – MM307
Revision: 07
Published: 11–95
Copyright 1993, 1994, 1995 TENNANT, Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS
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800 MM307 (3–95)
CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY 5. . . . . . . . .
MACHINE COMPONENTS 7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS 8. . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 10. . . . . .
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 11. . . . . . . . . .
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKE PEDAL 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE (For machines below
serial number 001103) 12. . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE (For machines serial
number 001103 and above) 13. . . . . . .
SIDE BRUSH LEVER (For machines below
serial number 001177 14. . . . . . . . . . . .
SIDE BRUSH SWITCH (For machines
serial number 001177 and above) 14. .
SIDE BRUSH DOWN
PRESSURE KNOB 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER DOOR LEVER 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER ROLLOUT LEVER 17. . . . . . . . .
HOPPER LIFT LEVER 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HORN BUTTON 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT 19. . . . . . . .
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT 19. . . . .
ENGINE WATER
TEMPERATURE LIGHT 19. . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT –
THERMO SENTRY19. . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN BRUSH SHUT DOWN LIGHT 20. .
CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT 20. . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER DOOR LIGHT (OPTION) 20. . .
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOURMETER 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 21. .
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH 21. . . . . .
FILTER SHAKER SWITCH 22. . . . . . . . . .
VACUUM FAN SWITCH 22. . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE SPEED SWITCH 23. . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION SWITCH 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MAIN BRUSH SWITCH 25. . . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING WHEEL 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER 26. . . . .
BLOWER WAND LEVER (OPTION) 26. .
CIRCUIT BREAKERS 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE CHOKE KNOB 28. . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN BRUSH DOWN
PRESSURE KNOB 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LATCHES 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATOR SEAT 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 30. . . . . . . . . . .
WINDSHIELD WIPER
SWITCH (OPTION) 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOME LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) 31. . . .
RECIRCULATING AIR
LOUVERS (OPTION) 31. . . . . . . . . . . .
HEATER KNOB (OPTION) 31. . . . . . . . . .
FAN SPEED SWITCH (OPTION) 32. . . . .
AIR CONDITIONING
SWITCH (OPTION) 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR CONTROL VENTS (OPTION) 32. . . .
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS 33. . . . . . . . . .
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 33. . . . . . . . .
CHANGING AN LPG FUEL TANK 34. . . . . . .
STARTING THE MACHINE 36. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION 39
SWEEPING 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STOP SWEEPING 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMPTYING THE HOPPER 44. . . . . . . . . . . . .
STOP THE MACHINE 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST 48. . . . . . . .
ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 49. .
DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 51
OPERATION ON INCLINES 52. . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE TIE–DOWNS 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONS 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VACUUM WAND 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLOWER WAND 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REGENERATIVE FILTER
SYSTEM (RFS) 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 61. . . . . . .

CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE CHART 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT 64. . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 65. . . . . . . . .
SIDE BRUSH PIVOT PINS 65. . . . . . . . . .
MAIN BRUSH ADJUSTMENT 65. . . . . . . .
HYDRAULICS 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 66. . . .
HYDRAULIC FLUID 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HYDRAULIC HOSES 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROPELLING MOTOR 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COOLING SYSTEM 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR FILTER INDICATOR 69. . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR FILTER 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL FILTERS 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPARK PLUGS 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISTRIBUTOR (For machines below
serial number 1700) 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM 70
INTAKE MANIFOLD 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIMING BELT 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BELTS AND CHAINS 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE BELT 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STATIC DRAG CHAIN 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEBRIS HOPPER 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER DUST FILTER 72. . . . . . . . . . . . .
TO REMOVE OR REPLACE
HOPPER DUST FILTER 72. . . . . . .
THERMO SENTRY74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BRUSHES 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN BRUSH 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TO REPLACE MAIN BRUSH 74. . . . . .
TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN
BRUSH PATTERN 75. . . . . . . . . . . .
SIDE BRUSH 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TO REPLACE SIDE BRUSH 78. . . . . .
SKIRTS AND SEALS 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER LIP SKIRTS 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRUSH COMPARTMENT SKIRTS 79. . . .
REAR SKIRTS 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRUSH DOOR SEALS 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER SEALS 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER DOOR SEALS 80. . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER SIDE SKIRT 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER DUST SEAL 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER COVER SEAL 81. . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPPER VACUUM FAN SEAL 81. . . . . . .
BRAKES AND TIRES 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE BRAKES 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARKING BRAKE 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIRES 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PUSHING OR TOWING MACHINE 83. . . . . .
MACHINE JACKING 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STORING MACHINE 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 85. .
POWER TYPE 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3
800 MM307 (1–93)
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:
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 of adequate capacity
to lift 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.
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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
800 MM307 (1–93)
4
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 LIFT ARMS CROSS-TUBE
AND ON BOTH HOPPER LIFT ARMS.
NOISE LABEL –LOCATED ON THE FRONT
PANEL OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.
EMISSIONS LABEL –LOCATED ON THE
FRONT PANEL OF THE OPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.
07623
FOR SAFETY LABEL –LOCATED ON THE
FRONT PANEL OF THE OPERATOR
COMPARTMENT. ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL –LOCATED
ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD.

OPERATION
5
800 MM307 (3–95)
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
08430
07751

OPERATION
800 MM307 (6–94)
6
Check the radiator coolant level. The coolant
level should be 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in)
below the fill opening.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, avoid
contact with hot engine coolant.
Gasoline powered machines: Fill the fuel
tank.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep
flames and sparks away from fuel system
service area. Keep area well ventilated.
LPG powered machines: Install the LPG fuel
tank on the machine. See CHANGING AN
LPG 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.
08432
08433

OPERATION
7
800 MM307 (1–93)
MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
07623
A. Operator Seat F. Hopper Cover
B. Steering Wheel G. Side Brush
C. Engine Cover H. Instrument Panel
D. Engine Side Door I. Hopper Door
E. Main Brush Access Door

OPERATION
800 MM307 (1–93)
8
CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Side Brush Down Pressure Light Hopper Temperature –Thermo Sentry
Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Main Brush Shut Down
Side Brush Down and On Filter Clogged
Side Brush Up and Off Hopper Door Closed
Hopper Door Close Fuel
Hopper Door Open Hourmeter
Hopper Roll In Hazard Light
Hopper Roll Out Operating Lights
Hopper Down Fan
Hopper Up Engine Speed
Horn Steering Wheel Tilt
Charging System Main Brush Down and II Speed
Engine Oil Pressure Main Brush Off
Engine Water Temperature Main Brush Down and Normal Speed

OPERATION
9
800 MM307 (1–93)
Main Brush Down Pressure Light Circuit Breaker 5
Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Circuit Breaker 6
Circuit Breaker 1 Circuit Breaker 7
Circuit Breaker 2 Circuit Breaker 8
Circuit Breaker 3 Circuit Breaker 9
Circuit Breaker 4 Parking Brake

OPERATION
800 MM307 (3–95)
10
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
A
B
C
E
FGH
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
QR
S
T
U
VW
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
For machines below
serial number
001177
For machines below
serial number
001103
C
E
D
DD
EE
FF
08473
A. Directional Pedal P. Hopper Door Light (Option)
B. Brake Pedal Q. Fuel Level Gauge
C. Parking Brake R. Hourmeter
D. Side Brush Lever S. Hazard Light Switch (Option)
E. Side Brush Down Pressure Knob T. Operating Light Switch
F. Hopper Door Lever U. Filter Shaker Switch
G. Hopper Rollout Lever V. Vacuum Fan Switch
H. Hopper Lift Lever W. Engine Speed Switch
I. Horn Button X. Ignition Switch
J. Charging System Light Y. Main Brush Switch
K. Engine Oil Pressure Light Z. Steering Wheel
L. Engine Water Temperature Light AA.Steering Column Tilt Lever
M. Hopper Temperature Light –BB.Circuit Breakers
Thermo SentryCC.Engine Choke Knob
N. Main Brush Shut Down Light DD.Side Brush Switch, Right
O. Clogged Filter Light EE.Side Brush Switch, Left (Option)
FF. Blower Wand Lever (Option)

OPERATION
11
800 MM307 (1–93)
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.
08467
08468
08469

OPERATION
800 MM307 (6–94)
12
The toe angle of the directional pedal is
adjustable. Remove the clevis pin, move the top
of the pedal to the angle needed, and put the
clevis pin through the adjustment holes.
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 (For machines below serial
number 001103)
The parking brake pedal sets and the lever
releases the front wheel brakes.
Set: Step on the parking brake pedal.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine; stop on level surface, set parking
brake, turn off machine and remove key.
Release: Pull up on the release lever.
08470
08471
08434
08435

OPERATION
13
800 MM307 (6–94)
PARKING BRAKE (For machines serial
number 001103 and above)
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.

OPERATION
800 MM307 (3–95)
14
SIDE BRUSH LEVER (For machines below
serial number 001177
The side brush lever controls the position and
rotation of the side brush.
On/Down: Pull the side brush position lever back
and to the right into the On/Down slot.
Off/Up: Pull the side brush position lever back
and to the left into the Off/Up slot.
SIDE BRUSH SWITCH (For machines serial
number 001177 and above)
The right side brush switch controls the right side
brush position and rotation. The optional left side
brush switch controls the optional left side brush
position and rotation.
Down and On: Press the top of the switch into
the On/Down position.
Up and Off: Press the bottom of the switch into
the Off/Up position.
08458
08459

OPERATION
15
800 MM307 (6–94)
SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB
The side brush down pressure knob changes the
side brush contact with the sweeping surface.
For machines below serial number 001177.
Heavy: Turn the side brush down pressure
knob counter-clockwise.
Light: Turn the side brush down pressure
knob clockwise.
For machines serial number 001177 and
above.
Increase Pressure: Turn the side brush down
pressure knob counter-clockwise.
Decrease Pressure: Turn the side brush down
pressure knob clockwise.
09395

OPERATION
800 MM307 (6–94)
16
HOPPER DOOR LEVER
The hopper door lever opens and closes the
hopper door. Close the hopper door when
emptying the hopper to control debris and dust.
Open: Pull and hold the hopper door lever in the
Open position.
Hold: Release the hopper door lever into the
middle position.
Close: Push and hold the hopper door lever in the
Close position.
08474
08475
08476

OPERATION
17
800 MM307 (6–94)
HOPPER ROLLOUT LEVER
The hopper rollout lever moves the hopper in and
out.
Out: Pull and hold the hopper rollout lever in the
Out position.
Hold: Release the hopper rollout lever into the
middle position.
In: Push and hold the hopper rollout lever in the
In position.
08477
08478
08479

OPERATION
800 MM307 (6–94)
18
HOPPER LIFT LEVER
The hopper lift lever raises and lowers the hopper.
Raise: Pull and hold the hopper lift lever in the
Up position.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
Hold: Release the hopper lift lever up and into the
middle position.
Lower: Push and hold the hopper lift lever in the
Down position.
HORN BUTTON
The horn button operates the horn.
Sound: Press the button.
08480
08481
08482
08438