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CONTENTS

6100E 330250 (9--04)

CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATION

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OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

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MACHINE COMPONENTS

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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

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DIRECTIONAL PEDAL

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BRAKE PEDAL

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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

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LARGE DEBRIS TRAP PEDAL

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MAIN BRUSH LEVER

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MAIN BRUSH, VACUUM FAN AND

FILTER SHAKER SWITCH

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POWER KILL SWITCH

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BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR

STEERING WHEEL

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HOURMETER

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ON-OFF KEY SWITCH

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HORN BUTTON

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SIDE BRUSH LEVER

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OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH

(OPTION)

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OPERATING/HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH

(OPTION)

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FUSES

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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OPERATOR SEAT

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ADJUSTABLE OPERATOR SEAT

(OPTION)

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OPERATOR SAFETY SWITCH

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HOPPER

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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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STARTING THE MACHINE

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OPERATION ON INCLINES

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SWEEPING AND BRUSH

INFORMATION

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SWEEPING

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STOP SWEEPING

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STOPPING THE MACHINE

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EMPTYING THE HOPPER

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POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST

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OPTIONS

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VACUUM WAND

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QUICK MOP

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ROLLOUT BATTERY

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MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE CHART

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LUBRICATION

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PROPELLING SYSTEM (For machines

below serial number 002363)

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN (For machines

below serial number 002363)

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN (For machines

serial number 002363 and above)

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STEERING CASTOR PIVOT BEARING

(For machines below serial

number 002363)

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STEERING CASTER PIVOT BEARING

(For machines serial number 002363

and above)

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BATTERIES

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES

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ELECTRIC MOTORS

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BELTS AND CHAINS

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VACUUM FAN BELT

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MAIN BRUSH BELT

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PROPELLING CHAIN (For machines below

serial number 002363)

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN (For machines

below serial number 002363)

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STEERING GEAR CHAIN (For machines

serial number 002363 and above)

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STATIC DRAG CHAIN

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DEBRIS HOPPER

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INSTANT ACCESS HOPPER FILTER

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REMOVING INSTANT ACCESS

FILTER

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BRUSHES

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MAIN BRUSH

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REPLACING MAIN BRUSH

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING MAIN

BRUSH PATTERN

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SIDE BRUSH

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REPLACING SIDE BRUSH

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SIDE BRUSH GUARD

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SKIRTS AND SEALS

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REAR SKIRT

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SIDE SKIRTS

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LARGE DEBRIS TRAP SKIRT

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HOPPER SEALS

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BRAKES AND TIRES

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BRAKES (For machines below serial

number 002363)

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BRAKES (For machines serial number

002363 and above)

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TIRES

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PUSHING, TOWING, AND TRANSPORTING

THE MACHINE

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PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE 64

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

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MACHINE JACKING

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STORING MACHINE

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Summary of Contents for 6100

Page 1: ...6100 www tennantco com Rider Sweeper Operator Manual 330250 Rev 10 08 2008 North America International Electric 330250 ...

Page 2: ...ose of packaging materials old machine components such as batteries hazardous fluids including 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 Co...

Page 3: ... SYSTEM For machines below serial number 002363 40 STEERING GEAR CHAIN For machines below serial number 002363 40 STEERING GEAR CHAIN For machines serial number 002363 and above 40 Page STEERING CASTOR PIVOT BEARING For machines below serial number 002363 41 STEERING CASTER PIVOT BEARING For machines serial number 002363 and above 41 BATTERIES 42 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 43 ELECTRIC MOTORS 46 BELTS ...

Page 4: ...TENTS 6100E 330250 9 02 2 Page SPECIFICATIONS 68 GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS CAPACITIES 68 GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE 68 POWER TYPE 69 STEERING 69 BRAKING SYSTEM 69 TIRES 69 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 70 INDEX 71 ...

Page 5: ... 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 slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces Use care when reversing machine Do not carry riders on machine Always follow safety and traffic rules Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately 5 Before leaving or servicin...

Page 6: ... machine in the locations indicated If these or any labels become damaged or illegible install a new label in its place BATTERY CHARGING LABEL LOCATED IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT FOR SAFETY LABEL LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT FLYING DEBRIS LABEL LOCATED ABOVE HOPPER 352182 ...

Page 7: ...lied with the machine FOR SAFETY Do not operate machine unless operation manual is read and understood Check the machine for shipping damage Check to make sure the machine is complete per shipping instructions 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 repre...

Page 8: ...OPERATION 6100E 330250 9 04 6 MACHINE COMPONENTS B C D A E F H G A Instrument panel B Steering wheel C Operator pedals D Operator seat E Batteries F Hopper G Instant Access filter H Brush door ...

Page 9: ... the machine On Operating lights Off Hazard light Main brush down Start Main brush up Vacuum Fan Circuit breaker 1 Main brush on Circuit breaker 2 Filter shaker Circuit breaker 3 Side brush down and on Circuit breaker 4 Side brush up and off Circuit breaker 5 Horn Circuit breaker 6 Battery charging system ...

Page 10: ...aker switch B Operating Hazard light switch option C Hourmeter D Power kill switch E On Off key switch F Main brush lever G Battery discharge indicator H Horn button I Directional pedal J Circuit breaker panel K Brake pedal L Parking brake pedal M Operator s seat N Large debris trap pedal O Steering wheel P Side brush lever ...

Page 11: ...edal to stop the machine Forward Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot NOTE The machine will not travel unless the operator is sitting in the operator s seat 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 NOTE The machine may coast when the foot is ta...

Page 12: ...e brake pedal with the right foot Press on the parking brake pedal with the left foot to lock the parking brake pedal in place FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Release Press down on the brake pedal until the parking brake releases LARGE DEBRIS TRAP PEDAL The large debris trap pedal opens the trap flap in front of...

Page 13: ...brush and the VCS Vibrating Comb Shaker system filter shaker Vacuum and main brush on Press the top of the switch to the Main brush and vacuum fan on position Vacuum and main brush off Press the switch to the middle off position Activate VCS system filter shaker Press the bottom of the switch and hold it for eight to ten seconds WARNING Brush throws debris Stop motor before lifting hopper POWER KI...

Page 14: ...hen the machine is first powered on Operate the machine a few minutes before reading the charge level of the batteries NOTE The battery discharge indicator will not reset from the flashing indicator unless the batteries have been fully charged STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel controls the machine s direction The machine is very responsive to the steering wheel movements Left Turn the steering whe...

Page 15: ...s sitting in the operator s seat HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn Sound Press the button SIDE BRUSH LEVER The side brush lever controls the position and the power of the side brush Side brush down and on Pull the lever left and forward into the Side brush down and on position The brush will automatically start rotating Side brush up and off Pull the lever back and to the right into th...

Page 16: ... switch to the middle position OPERATING HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH OPTION The operating hazard lights switch powers on and off the headlights and taillights option and the hazard light option Operating lights on Press the top of the operating hazard lights switch Operating Hazard lights on Press the bottom of the operating hazard lights switch Off Press the operating hazard lights switch in the middle ...

Page 17: ...n The circuit breakers will not reset until they have had a chance to cool down If the overload that caused the circuit breaker to trip is still there the circuit breaker will continue to stop current flow until the problem is corrected Circuit breakers 1 through 6 are located above the foot pedals Numbers 7 through 10 are located back under the left side panel The chart lists the circuit breakers...

Page 18: ...at is a fixed back style with a forward backward adjustment Adjust Pull the lever in slide the seat backward or forward to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat in place OPERATOR SAFETY SWITCH The operator seat has a safety switch that stops the machine from propelling unless the operator is sitting in the operator s seat ...

Page 19: ...ine under the battery compartment The hopper rolls in and out of position and rests in grooves that hold the hopper in place The hopper is held in operating position with a retaining clip NOTE Check that the hopper retaining clip is securely in place each time before operating machine ...

Page 20: ...lls dust and air into the hopper through the Instant Access filter When sweeping is finished clean the Instant Access filter and empty the hopper PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Check the hydraulic fluid level if applicable Check the battery fluid and charge level Check the skirts and seals for damage and wear Check the condition of the sweeping brushes Remove any string banding plastic wrap or other debr...

Page 21: ...e directional pedal in neutral FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Turn the machine power on 3 Release the machine parking brake 4 Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned NOTE The machine will not travel unless the operator is sitting in the operator s seat ...

Page 22: ...ve the machine slowly on inclines Use the brake pedal to control machine speed when descending inclines The maximum rated incline is 8_ with a full hopper and 10_ with an empty hopper FOR SAFETY When using machine go slowly on inclines and slippery surfaces ...

Page 23: ...ry responsive to the movement of the steering wheel Avoid sudden turns except in emergencies For best results use the correct brush type for your sweeping application The following are recommendations for main sweeping and side brush applications Polypropylene 8 single row main brush Superior pick up of sand gravel and paper litter Polypropylene retains its stiffness when wet and can be used indoo...

Page 24: ...ight to medium debris in both indoor and outdoor applications This brush is recommended when bristles may get wet Side Brush 3 Row Improved sweeping performance of fine materials on smooth indoor surfaces Stiff Side Brush A longer life general purpose brush that is recommended for rough surfaces ...

Page 25: ...250 8 98 SWEEPING 1 Push the Main brush vacuum fan and filter shaker switch to the Main brush vacuum fan on position 2 Lower the main brush with the main brush lever 3 Lower and start the side brush with the side brush lever ...

Page 26: ...330250 8 98 24 4 Begin sweeping 5 Press down on the large debris trap pedal when sweeping large debris 6 Release the pedal and the flap will lower over the debris 7 The flap will trap large debris back into the hopper ...

Page 27: ...rush lever 2 Raise the main brush with the main brush lever 3 Press the main brush vacuum fan and filter shaker switch to the middle off position 4 Activate the filter shaker by pressing down and holding the bottom of the main brush vacuum fan and filter shaker switch for eight to ten seconds ...

Page 28: ...on the brake pedal NOTE The machine may coast for a short distance when your foot is removed from the directional pedal Use the brake pedal to stop the machine 3 Set the machine parking brake 4 Turn the machine power off Remove the switch key FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key ...

Page 29: ... manual FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 4 Turn the hopper retaining clip up into the open position 5 Firmly lift the hopper handle 6 Pull back on the hopper handle Roll the hopper out of machine 7 Roll the hopper to debris container Empty the hopper FOR SAFETY Use care when emptying hopper Hopper can hold up to ...

Page 30: ...irts and seals for damage and wear Check the condition of the sweeping brushes Remove any string banding plastic wrap or other debris wrapped around them Check the sweeping brush patterns for adjustment Check the condition of the hopper dust filter and seals Clean as required Check the brakes and steering for proper operation Empty the debris hopper Check the service records to determine maintenan...

Page 31: ...cuum system to pick up any debris that is out of reach of the machine 1 Turn machine on NOTE The main brush vacuum fan and filter shaker switch does not have to be turned on for the vacuum wand system to operate 2 Turn the cam knob counterclockwise to release the vacuum wand rod handle ...

Page 32: ...position The vacuum will turn on automatically 4 Wand Off Return the vacuum wand back to storage position and the vacuum will turn off 5 Turn the cam knob clockwise to secure vacuum wand rod handle 6 Replace full vacuum bags whenever wand begins to lose power or when bags are full ...

Page 33: ...ake and turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 3 Connect the QuickMop attachment to the mounting bracket on the front of the machine 4 On older machines hand tighten the threaded connector knob on the front of the mounting bracket Release the parking brake and drive to the designated area to ...

Page 34: ...ake and drive to the designated area to be swept 6 Pull the release lever to raise or lower each side of the QuickMop 7 Turn the vacuum and brushes on lower brushes and begin sweeping 8 Remove and refasten the QuickMop head covers with the easy to remove snaps Remove the head covers to rotate shake and clean at regular intervals ...

Page 35: ...Y Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 3 Lift the operator seat to access the batteries The support arm automatically engages when the seat is lifted all the way up 4 Unplug the machine connector from the batteries 5 Remove the left side panel and push the battery cart to the left side of the machine Line up the battery cart lo...

Page 36: ... cart rollers before rolling out the batteries The battery cart rollers must be the same height as the machine battery rollers Raise the battery cart rollers With a wrench loosen the jam nut and turn the bolt clockwise Tighten the jam nuts Lower the battery cart rollers With a wrench loosen the jam nut and turn the bolt counter clockwise Tighten the jam nuts 9 Turn the knob on the machine s batter...

Page 37: ...rizontal position 11 Raise the cart s battery stop bar by pushing down on the handle 12 Grab the battery case slot and pull the battery case onto the battery cart 13 Lower the cart s battery stop bar by pulling up on the handle This will keep the batteries from rolling off the cart when moving ...

Page 38: ...e battery cart locks towards the inside of the battery cart 15 Release the battery cart floor lock To release the floor lock step down on the right side of the floor lock 16 Pull the battery cart away from the machine 17 Reverse the previous steps to re install the batteries in the machine ...

Page 39: ...el Side brush drive failure Contact Tennant service personnel Hopper full Empty hopper Hopper lip skirts worn or damaged Replace lip skirts Wrong sweeping brush Contact Tennant representative for recommendations Large debris trap damaged Repair or replace large debris trap No machine power Power kill switch on Turn kill switch clockwise until it pops up Turn machine off and on Low battery power Ch...

Page 40: ... 6 4 Main brush Check for damage or wear 1 5 Side brush es Check for damage or wear 1 2 Check brush pattern 1 2 7 Hopper dust filter Shake 1 3 Batteries Check and charge batteries 6 3 50 Hours 4 Main brush Rotate end for end 1 Check brush pattern 1 3 Batteries Check electrolyte level DW 6 3 14 Vacuum wand bag Option Check or change vacuum bag Vacuum wand fan s Option Check for damage or wear 2 15 ...

Page 41: ...heck for damage or wear 4 17 Steering castor pivot bearing Lubricate and check for wear SPL 1 200 Hours 11 Brake Check adjustment 1 13 Side brush es guard Check for damage or wear 1 2 2 Vacuum fan belt Check tension and wear 1 3 Main brush belt Check for wear 1 16 Steering gear chain Lubricate EO 1 800 Hours 1 Electric motors Check carbon brushes 3 LUBRICANT FLUID DW Distilled water EO SAE 30 Engi...

Page 42: ... the longest span Lubricate the propelling chain with SAE 30 weight engine oil after every 100 hours of operation STEERING GEAR CHAIN For machines below serial number 002363 The steering chain turns the front wheel as the steering wheel is turned Lubricate the steering chain with SAE 30 weight engine oil every 200 hours of operation STEERING GEAR CHAIN For machines serial number 002363 and above T...

Page 43: ... located under the front wheel housing Lubricate the bearing with Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 every 100 hours STEERING CASTER PIVOT BEARING For machines serial number 002363 and above The steering caster bearing is located on the floorplate Lubricate with Lubriplate EMB grease TENNANT part no 01433 1 every 100 hours ...

Page 44: ...cable connectors After cleaning apply a coating of clear battery post protectant to the terminals and the cable connectors Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry Keep all metallic objects off the top of the batteries which may cause a short circuit Replace any worn or damaged wires Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell before and after charging and after every 50 hours of operatio...

Page 45: ...f the readings are taken when the battery electrolyte is any temperature other than shown the reading must be temperature corrected Add or subtract to the specific gravity reading 0 004 4 points for each 6_ C 10_ F above or below 27_C 77_ F CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1 Drive the machine to a flat dry surface in a well ventilated area 2 Stop the machine set the parking brake and turn the machine power ...

Page 46: ...ine connector 7 Plug the connector from the batteries into the battery charger connector WARNING Batteries emit hydrogen gas Explosion or fire can result Keep sparks and open flame away Keep covers open when charging NOTE Plug the charger connector into connector that runs to the batteries Do not plug charger into mounted connector Damage may occur to the machine NOTE If the red ABNORMAL CYCLE lam...

Page 47: ... are fully charged and the charger has not automatically shut off turn off the charger before disconnecting it 9 After the charger has turned off unplug the charger connector from the battery connector on the machine 10 Reconnect the battery connector to the machine connector 11 Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell after charging If needed add distilled water to raise the electrolyte l...

Page 48: ...to 40 lb at belt midpoint MAIN BRUSH BELT Check the main brush belt for wear after every 200 hours of operation The idler keeps tension on the belt The tension is set manually PROPELLING CHAIN For machines below serial number 002363 The front wheel chain drive support propels the front wheel to drive the machine Check the propelling system and chain tension every 100 hours Proper chain tension is ...

Page 49: ...s of operation STEERING GEAR CHAIN For machines serial number 002363 and above The steering gear chain is located directly above the front tire Lubricate with SAE 90 weight gear lubricant every 200 hours of use STATIC DRAG CHAIN A static drag chain prevents the buildup of static electricity in the machine The chain is attached to the machine by a rear main brush skirt retaining bolt Make sure the ...

Page 50: ...nstant Access filter use one of the following methods D SHAKING Press and hold the main brush vacuum and filter shaker switch to the Filter shaker position D TAPPING Remove the filter and tap the filter gently on a flat surface with the dirty side down Do not damage the edges of the filter element and seals or the filter will not seat properly in the filter frame D AIR Always wear eye protection w...

Page 51: ...ine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Turn the hopper retaining clip and remove hopper 3 Unlatch the two dust filter securing latches above the hopper storage area 4 Lower the hopper filter down to access the VCS filter shaker ...

Page 52: ...res apart from the bodies of the plugs Do not unplug the connections from the shaking mechanism Do not pull on the wires Damage could occur to the wires or the shaking mechanism 6 Lift the Instant Access filter from filter tray 7 Lift the VCS system filter shaker off of the filter 8 Clean or discard the Instant Access filter as required ...

Page 53: ...es of the shaker firmly between the filter and the filter seal NOTE When installed properly the shaker plate cannot move in either front to back or side to side directions If the shaker is loose it will not function properly 11 The filter shaker should lay flat against the filter Check to make sure the comb tab is not caught below the filter shaker plate ...

Page 54: ...e shipping tab The gap should be the same width as the tab If it is not loosen the mounting screws adjust the gap by repositioning the shaker solenoid then retighten the screws 13 Return the filter back to the machine 14 Reconnect the electrical harness to the shaker mechanism harness ...

Page 55: ...MAINTENANCE 53 6100E 330250 9 02 15 Latch the two dust filter securing latches above the hopper storage area 16 Check all of the hopper seals for wear 17 Replace the hopper ...

Page 56: ...end after every 50 hours of operation for maximum brush life and best sweeping performance Sweeping performance often becomes less effective as the bristle length is worn Replace the main brush when the remaining bristles measure between 40 mm 1 1 2 in and 50 mm 2 in in length REPLACING MAIN BRUSH 1 Stop the machine set the parking brake and turn the machine power off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or ...

Page 57: ...in brush 9 Secure the idler arm on the bolts Hand tighten the mounting knobs 10 Close the main brush access door CHECKING AND ADJUSTING MAIN BRUSH PATTERN 1 Apply chalk or some other material that will not blow away easily to a smooth level floor 2 Raise the side brush and main brush and position the main brush over the chalked area 3 Start and lower the main brush for 15 to 20 seconds while keepi...

Page 58: ...ave been replaced If the main brush pattern is tapered more than 15 mm 0 5 in on one end than the other adjust the taper as follows A Loosen the brush shaft bearing bracket mounting bolt and the idler arm securing head B Allow the brush to operate and float into position for approximately 30 seconds C Tighten the adjustment bolt and idler arm securing knob D Check the main brush pattern and readju...

Page 59: ...tern when the brush is in motion Adjust the side brush pattern by loosening the hex screw located above the side brush pulley Move the pulley mount bracket up or down to achieve the proper side brush pattern Retighten the hex screw The side brush should be replaced when it no longer sweeps effectively for your application A guideline length is when the remaining bristles measure 50 mm 2 in in leng...

Page 60: ...pulling the pin keeper off over the end of the pin 3 Slide the side brush off the side brush drive shaft 4 Slide the new side brush onto the side brush drive shaft 5 Insert the side brush retaining pin through the side brush hub and shaft 6 Secure the pin by clipping the pin keeper over the end of the pin 7 Adjust the side brush pattern with the side brush pulley mount bracket SIDE BRUSH GUARD Che...

Page 61: ...tion skirt requires no adjustment Check the skirts for wear or damage and adjustment daily NOTE The recirculation skirt must be folded in between the brush and the machine frame before the brush door is mounted on for the machine to work properly SIDE SKIRTS The side skirts are located on both sides of the main brush compartment The skirts should clear the floor up to 5 mm Check the skirts for wea...

Page 62: ...er Check the skirt for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation HOPPER SEALS The hopper seals are located along the back of the main brush The hopper rests on the seals when the hopper is setting in proper sweeping position Check the seals for wear or damage after every 100 hours of operation The upper hopper seal is located above the hopper on the bottom of the filter weldment Check the ...

Page 63: ...ck the brake adjustment after every 200 hours of operation If the brake does not respond well to pressure on the brake pedal you may need to adjust the brake To Adjust Brakes Remove the cotter key from the brake extension arm and position the extension arm in the next adjustment hole in the brake link Insert the cotter key back into the brake extension arm and check the brake for proper operation ...

Page 64: ...ake adjustment after every 200 hours of operation If the brake does not respond well to pressure on the brake pedal you may need to adjust the brake BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Remove the cotter key from the brake extension arm and position the extension arm in the next adjustment hole in the brake link Insert the cotter key back into the brake extension arm and check the brake for proper operation ...

Page 65: ...NCE 63 6100E 330250 9 02 TIRES The machine has three tires one in front and two in the rear of the machine All three tires are solid rubber Check the tires for damage and wear after every 100 hours of operation ...

Page 66: ...gging the drive motor or damage may occur to the propelling system Only push or tow the machine for a very short distance and do not exceed 3 2 kp h 2 mph It is NOT intended to be pushed or towed for a long distance or at a high speed TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 1 Position the front of the machine at the loading edge of the truck or trailer FOR SAFETY Use truck or trailer that will support the weight...

Page 67: ... truck or trailer See PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE section of this manual Make sure the machine is centered FOR SAFETY When loading machine onto truck or trailer use winch Do not drive the machine onto the truck or trailer unless the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm 15 in or less from the ground 5 Position the machine onto the truck or trailer as far as possible If the machine starts t...

Page 68: ...the machine frame near the rear bumper 7 If the loading surface is not horizontal or is higher than 380 mm 15 in from the ground use a winch to unload machine If the loading surface is horizontal AND is 380 mm 15 in or less from the ground the machine may be driven off the truck or trailer FOR SAFETY When unloading machine off truck or trailer use winch Do not drive the machine off the truck or tr...

Page 69: ...l surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key The front jacking locations are on the flat bottom edge of the front of the machine frame The rear jacking locations are on the corners of the rear frame FOR SAFETY When servicing machine block machine tires before jacking up machine FOR SAFETY When servicing machine jack up machine at designated locations only Block machine up with jack ...

Page 70: ... path width 560 mm 22 in Sweeping path width with one side brush 762 mm 30 in Sweeping path width with two side brushes 965 mm 38 in Main sweeping brush pattern width 50 mm 2 in Hopper weight capacity 90 kg 200 lb Hopper volume capacity 85 L 3 cu ft Dust filter area 3 2 sq m 34 sq ft GVWR 458 kg 1009 lb GENERAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE Item Measure Maximum forward speed 8 km h 5 mph Maximum reverse spe...

Page 71: ...Phase VAC Charger 36 20 60 1 240 STEERING Type Power source Emergency steering Front wheel manual controlled Manual steering Manual BRAKING SYSTEM Type Operation Service brakes Mechanical disc brake 1 one front wheel cable actuated Parking brake Utilizes service brakes cable actuated TIRES Location Type Size Front 1 S N 000000 002362 Solid 90 x 305 mm 3 5 in x12 in OD Front 1 S N 002363 Solid 90 x...

Page 72: ...SPECIFICATIONS 6100E 330250 9 02 70 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 1520 mm 60 in 805 mm 32 in 1180 mm 46 in 352185 MACHINE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 73: ... brush lever 13 Button Horn 13 C Capacities 68 Chains 46 Propelling 40 46 Static drag 47 Steering gear chain 40 47 Circuit breakers 15 Control panel Battery discharge indicator 12 Hourmeter 12 Operating lights switch 14 Operating hazard lights switch 14 Controls 8 Battery discharge indicator 12 Brake pedal 10 Circuit breakers 15 Directional pedal 9 Fuse 15 Horn button 13 Hourmeter 12 Large debris ...

Page 74: ...ponents 6 Machine dimensions 70 Machine jacking 67 Machine tie down location 66 Main brush 21 54 57 Adjust brush taper 56 Belt 46 Bristle length 54 Checking brush pattern 55 57 Door seals 59 60 Hopper seals 60 Maintenance 54 Rear skirts 59 Replacing 54 56 Main brush belt 46 Main brush lever 11 Main brush vacuum and filter shaker switch 11 Maintenance 38 Intervals 38 40 Maintenance chart 38 40 Moto...

Page 75: ...ush 22 57 59 Adjusting 57 Bristle length 57 Checking brush pattern 57 Guard 58 Lever 13 Replacing 58 Side brush guard 58 Side brush lever 13 Skirts 28 59 62 Large debris trap Seals 60 Rear 59 Specifications 68 71 Braking system 69 Chargers 69 Electric motors 69 Machine capacities 68 Machine dimensions 68 Machine performance 68 Power type 69 Steering 69 Tires 69 Starting the machine 19 Static drag ...

Page 76: ...own location 66 Tires 61 63 Specifications 69 Towing machine 64 Transporting machine 64 Transporting the machine 64 Travel speed 68 Troubleshooting 37 U Upper hopper seals 60 V Vacuum fan Belt 46 Vacuum fan belt 46 Vacuum Wand Option 29 ...

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