Tennant 800 User manual

TENNANT 800
SCRUBBER DRYER
OPERATOR MANUAL
Clemas & Co. Unit 5 Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way, Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire, GL20 8NB.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Web: www.clemas.co.uk

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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800D 330149 (6--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.
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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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
FRONTPANELOFTHEOPERATOR
COMPARTMENT.
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FOR SAFETY LABEL -- LOCATED
ON THE FRONT PANEL OF THE
OPERATOR COMPARTMENT. ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL --
LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR
SHROUD.

OPERATION
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800D 330149 (5--04)
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.
-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.
-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.
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-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.

OPERATION
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800D 330149 (6--02)
MACHINE COMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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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. Side Brush
H. Instrument Panel
I. Hopper Door
J. Air Filter Assembly

OPERATION
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CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS
These symbols identify controls and displays on
the machine:
Engine Oil Pressure Hopper Temperature -- Thermo Sentry
Engine Water Temperature Main Brush Shut Down
Side Brush Down Pressure Light Filter Clogged
Side Brush Down Pressure Heavy Hopper Door Closed
Side Brush Down and On Fuel
Side Brush Up and Off Hourmeter
Hopper Door Close Hazard Light
Hopper Door Open Operating Lights
Hopper Roll In Fan
Hopper Roll Out Steering Wheel Tilt
Hopper Down Main Brush Down and II Speed
Hopper Up Main Brush Off
Horn Main Brush Down and Normal Speed
Charging System Main Brush Down Pressure Light
Main Brush Down Pressure Heavy Circuit Breaker 7
Circuit Breaker 1 Circuit Breaker 8

OPERATION
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800D 330149 (5--04)
Circuit Breaker 2 Circuit Breaker 9
Circuit Breaker 3 Parking Brake
Circuit Breaker 4 Glow Plugs (Preheat)
Circuit Breaker 5 Hydraulic Filter Clogged
Circuit Breaker 6
Engine Speed (For machines below serial number 006009)
Idle (For machines serial number 006009 and above)
Fast (For machines serial number 006009 and above)

OPERATION
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
A
B
C
E
FGH
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
QRS
TU
VW
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
D
DD
EE
Earlier Versions
CC
Y
FF
GG
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OPERATION
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800D 330149 (5--04)
A. Directional Pedal
B. Brake Pedal
C. Parking Brake Lever
D. Side Brush Switch
E. Side Brush Down Pressure Knob
F. Hopper Door Lever
G. Hopper Rollout Lever
H. Hopper Lift Lever
I. Horn Button
J. Charging System Light
K. Engine Oil Pressure Light
L. Engine Water Temperature Light
M. Hopper Temperature Light -- Thermo Sentry
N. Main Brush Shut Down Light
O. Clogged Filter Light
P. Hopper Door Light (Option)
Q. Fuel Level Gauge
R. Hourmeter
S. Hazard Light Switch (Option)
T. Operating Light Switch
U. Filter Shaker Switch
V. Vacuum Fan Switch
W. Engine Speed Switch (For machines below serial number 006009)
X. Ignition Switch
Y. M a i n B r u s h S w i t c h
Z. Steering Wheel
AA.Steering Column Tilt Lever
BB.Circuit Breakers
CC.Glow Plugs Light
DD.Side Brush Switch, Left (Option)
EE. Heater Cable (Option)
FF. Clogged Hydraulic Filter Light
GG.Throttle Lever (For machines serial number 006009 and above)

OPERATION
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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.
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OPERATION
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800D 330149 (10--97)
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
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.
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OPERATION
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SIDE BRUSH SWITCH
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.
SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB
The side brush down pressure knob changes the
side brush contact with the sweeping surface.
Increase Pressure: Turn the side brush down
pressure knob counter-clockwise.
Decrease Pressure: Turn the side brush down
pressure knob clockwise.

OPERATION
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800D 330149 (10--97)
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.
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OPERATION
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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.
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OPERATION
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800D 330149 (10--97)
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.
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OPERATION
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CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT
The charging system light comes on when the
existing voltage potential of the battery is not
within normal range (10 to 14 Volts). Stop
operating the machine. Locate the problem and
have it corrected.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
The engine oil pressure light comes on when the
engine oil pressure falls below 40 kPa (5 psi).
Stop operating the machine. Locate the problem
and have it corrected.
ENGINE WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT
The engine water temperature light comes on
when the temperature of the engine coolant is
more than 107_C (225_F). Stop operating the
machine. Locate the problem and have it
corrected.
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OPERATION
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800D 330149 (5--04)
HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT --
THERMO SENTRY
The hopper temperature light comes on when
there is too much heat in the hopper, possibly
from a fire. The Thermo Sentry will stop the
vacuum fan.
The Thermo Sentry has to be reset manually, see
THERMO SENTRY in MAINTENANCE.
MAIN BRUSH SHUT DOWN LIGHT
The main brush shut down light comes on when
there is excessive down pressure for the main
brush, or there is a problem with the main and
side brush hydraulic motor circuit. The brush
pressures can be reduced with the main brush
and side brush pressure knobs.
CLOGGED FILTER LIGHT
The clogged filter light comes on when the hopper
dust filter is clogged. If the machine is equipped
with a Regenerative Filter System (RFS) option,
the light will remain on for a few seconds each
time the RFS cycles.
To clean the filter, press the filter shaker switch. If
the clogged filter light remains lit, manually clean
the hopper dust filter. See HOPPER DUST
FILTER in MAINTENANCE.
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HOPPER DOOR LIGHT (OPTION)
The hopper door light comes on when the hopper
door is open. Make sure the hopper door is closed
and the hopper door light is off, before sweeping
with the machine.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The fuel level gauge indicates how much fuel is in
the fuel tank with a segmented LED light. When
the tank is full, all ten of the segments are lit. As
the fuel tank empties, the segments shut off. The
fuel tank is empty when all ten of the segments
have shut off.
NOTE: Do not let the fuel tank empty completely.
Air can enter the fuel system. The fuel system will
need bleeding before the next engine start.
HOURMETER
The hourmeter records the number of hours the
machine has been operated. Use this information
to determine machine maintenance intervals.
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OPERATION
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800D 330149 (10--97)
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION)
The hazard light switch powers on and off the
hazard light.
On: Press the hazard light switch. The indicator
light above the switch will come on.
Off: Press the hazard light switch. The indicator
light above the switch will go off.
OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH
The operating lights switch powers on and off the
headlights and taillights.
On: Press the operating lights switch. The
indicator light above the switch will come on.
Off: Press the operating lights switch. The
indicator light above the switch will go off.
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