TYMCO 210 User manual

MODEL
210
TYMCO
P.O. BOX 2368, WACO, TEXAS 76703
(Shipping Address)
225 INDUSTRIAL EAST WACO, TEXAS 76705
PHONE: [phone] • FAX: [phone]
WEB SITE: www.tymco.com
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
2008

CONGRATULATIONS
You have just purchased the finest air sweeper produced. Yet, for all of its advanced engineer-
ing, in spite of all the skills that have gone into it - your sweeper is only as good as its operator.
TYMCO REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER SOLD & SERVICED BY:
MODEL 210
NOTE: DO NOT destroy any part of this manual. It contains pertinent information on
parts, operation and maintenance of your TYMCO REGENERATIVE AIR
SWEEPER and truck chassis.
An informed operator will do a better job. Make sure he/she has an
opportunity to study this manual.
This Operator’s Manual is the property of TYMCO, and is considered proprietary.
It may not be reproduced by photocopying or otherwise without
the express written permission of TYMCO.
Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
© 1995 TYMCO
2008 EDITION

INTRODUCTION
To insure proper understanding of operation, cleaning and maintenance of your TYMCO RE-
GENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER, it is necessary that this Operator’s Manual and the Service &
Parts Manual be read and studied from cover to cover by the operator. A full understanding of
this equipment will help the operator achieve the results expected of this machine.
Though, seemingly, a very simple machine, the TYMCO REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER
utilizes air instead of conventional rotary brushes, brooms and conveyers. Aerodynamic prob-
lems that arise in the REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER are not as easily identified and, there-
fore, necessitates a complete understanding of the machine.
The TYMCO REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER is designed to maintain cleaner surfaces at
higher speeds and at lower cost. The performance capability of this truly modern machine is
only limited by the initiative of those responsible for its operation. There are many different con-
ditions found in sweeping, and we believe it impossible to answer all of the problems here.
Most important in the operation and maintenance of this machine, is that it should be KEPT
CLEAN.
The Operator’s Manual includes the necessary checks, operating and adjustment procedures
needed by the operator from day to day. For any specific adjustment, problem, or maintenance
checks not explained in this manual, please refer to the Service & Parts Manual.
CLEAN OUR STREETS AND PARKING AREAS
PICK IT UP WITH YOUR TYMCO

TIL-053 / September 9, 2004
Operating Procedure Guidelines
Complete Sweeper Inspection
• Check Auxiliary Engine Oil and Coolant
• Check for Seal leaks
• Check Warning and Work Lights
• Inspect Pick-Up Head
• Check Gutter Broom
• Adjust Mirrors
• Fill Fuel Tank
• Fill Water System
Sweeper Start-Up Procedures
1. Start Rear Engine (Must be in idle)
2. Turn on Warning Lights
3. Turn on Water System
4. Lower Pick-Up Head
5. Pull Sweeper forward to tuck Pick-Up Head Curtains
6. Throttle up Auxiliary Engine RPM to desired levels
7. Lower Gutter Broom(s)
8. Begin sweeping
9. DO NOT BACK UP WITH PICK-UP HEAD DOWN. Throttle down, raise head then back up.
(Optional Reverse Pick-Up Head Chains allow you to back up with the head down.)
CNG Option Start-Up
1. Slowly open fuel service valve on each CNG fuel tank, if not already open.
2. Slowly open fuel shutoff valves 1/4 turn.
3. Start engine and idle for five minutes to allow time for warm-up before engaging transmission.
4. Start auxiliary engine and idle for five minutes to allow time for warm-up before raising RPM.
NOTE: This procedure supplements the sweeper Start-Up Procedure above. Read and comply with both.
Leaf Pressure Bleeder Procedures
• Closed for heavy debris such as Sand, Gravel, Dirt; Etc. (Use BAH when necessary)
• Open 100% when sweeping light debris such as Leaves, Paper Cups, Etc.
• Adjust opening 25% to 75% for mixed debris
Sweeper Shutdown Procedures
1. Lower Auxiliary Engine RPM to idle speed (1000 RPM)
2. Raise Gutter Brooms - (Must hold switch in the up position to fully retract gutter broom)
3. Raise Pick-Up Head - (Must hold switch to retract to the travel position)
4. Turn off Water System
5. Turn off Warning Lights
6. Turn off Auxiliary Engine
CNG Option Shutdown
1. Bring all sweeper components to their stowed position.
2. Lower engine RPM to idle on both engines for a minimum of 3 minutes to allow engine to cool down.
3. Ignition switches may now be turned off.
NOTE: If sweeper is to be parked in an enclosed area, close both 1/4 turn fuel shutoff valves and allow engines to
run until both shut down due to fuel starvation, then close the service valve on each CNG tank.
This procedure supplements the sweeper Shutdown Procedure above. Read and comply with both.
Wash Out Procedures (DAILY)
• Clean Hopper Screens
• Clean out Hopper
• Clean out Dust Separator
• Clean under Pick-Up Head
• Wash exterior of Sweeper and Chassis
• Wash off Radiators
Parking Procedures
• Raise Hopper and lower on 2x4 Wood Blocks - Do not close rear door (Model 210 - 435)
• Leave Hopper Door and Inspection Door(s) open (All Model 600s)

TIL-064 / August 4, 2006
TYMCO REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER INSPECTION
AND REPETITIVE TASK SCHEDULE
600 500X 435 210
ADJUSTMENT OF GUTTER BROOM(S) A/R A/R A/R A/R
CLEANING OF GUTTER BROOM D D D D
TORQUE MOTOR SHAFT AREA
ROTATE PRESSURE AND SUCTION 75 75 75 75
HOSES 1/4 TURN HRS HRS HRS HRS
CHECK OF HYDRAULIC TANK D D D D
FLUID LEVEL
CHANGE OF HYDRAULIC 100 100 100 100
SYSTEM FILTER HRS HRS HRS HRS
TANK BREATHER FILTER N/A 100 N/A N/A
HRS
RETURN LINE FILTER - RESTRICTION N/A 100 N/A N/A
INDICATOR HRS
CHARGE LOOP FILTER - RESTRICTION N/A 100 N/A N/A
INDICATOR HRS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL CHANGE 1000 1000 1000 1000
NOTE: INITIAL CHANGE AT 100 HRS HRS HRS HRS HRS
CHANGE OF WATER PUMP OIL 150 150 150 150
(IF APPLICABLE) HRS HRS HRS HRS
CLEANING OF SPRAY NOZZLE TIPS A/R A/R A/R A/R
AND SCREENS
DRAIN WATER TANK D D D D
CLEANING OF HOPPER AND DUST D D D D
SEPARATOR CHAMBER
AUXILIARY ENGINE FLUID LEVEL CK. D D D D
WASHDOWN OF ENGINE RADIATOR(S) D D D D
FUNCTIONAL TEST SWEEPER LIGHTS D D D D
FUNCTIONAL TEST OF TRUCK BRAKES D D D D
FUNCTIONAL TEST OF TRUCK LIGHTS D D D D
MOUNT TRUCK FLUID LEVEL CHECK D D D D
PERFORM MODEL
600 500X 435 210
GUTTER BROOM(S) FOR IMPACT D D D D
DAMAGE/WEAR
PICK-UP HEAD BLAST ORIFICE FOR D D D D
LODGED FOREIGN MAT'L/ADJUSTMENT
PICK-UP HEAD TURNING VANES 100 100 100 100
FOR WEAR/FOREIGN MATERIAL HRS HRS HRS HRS
PICK-UP HEAD SKID PLATES FOR D D D D
WEAR AND IMPACT DAMAGE
PICK-UP HEAD CURTAINS FOR D D D D
WEAR/DAMAGE
PRESSURE AND SUCTION HOSES 100 100 100 100
FOR WEAR HRS HRS HRS HRS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR PLUMB- D D D D
ING OR COMPONENT LEAKAGE
WATER PUMP OIL LEVEL D D D D
(IF APPLICABLE)
WATER FILLER HOSE FILTER D D N/A N/A
SCREEN
WATER PUMP SUCTION HOSE D D D D
PRE-FILTER
ALL HOPPER AND TRANSITION D D D D
SEALS FOR WEAR/DAMAGE
HOPPER SCREEN FOR DAMAGE D D D D
DUST SEPARATOR LINER FOR D D N/A N/A
WEAR/DAMAGE
DUST SEPARATOR DOOR CLOSED D D N/A N/A
BEFORE OPERATING
BLOWER WHEEL FOR 100 100 100 100
WEAR/DAMAGE HRS HRS HRS HRS
ACCESSIBLE AREAS OF BLOWER 100 100 100 100
HOUSING LINER FOR WEAR/DAMAGE HRS HRS HRS HRS
BLOWER LIP FOR WEAR/DAMAGE 100 100 100 100
HRS HRS HRS HRS
ENGINE AIR INTAKE FILTER D D D D
RESTRICTION INDICATORS
MOUNT TRUCK TIRES D D D D
INSPECT MODEL
D = DAILY
HRS = HOURLY INTERVALS
A/R = AS REQUIRED

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TYMCO REGENERATIVE AIR SYSTEM®................................... 1
TYMCO SWEEPER Capabilities........................................... 1
Detailed Drawing....................................................... 3
Console Control Panel Drawings .......................................... 4
Quick Reference Service Chart............................................ 6
Hopper Assembly ...................................................... 7
Blower Assembly ...................................................... 9
Hydraulic System ..................................................... 14
Gutter Broom ........................................................ 16
Pick-Up Head ........................................................ 19
Pressure Bleeder ..................................................... 24
Dust Control System ................................................... 25
Winterization ......................................................... 27
Wisconsin Power Unit Starting Procedure .................................. 27
Hand Hose Option .................................................... 28
Auto Sweep Interrupt (ASI) (Optional) ..................................... 29
Warranty ............................................................ 31