Tennant S20 Gas, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 9007261 www tennantco com 9007261 Rev 01 08 2011 Sweeper English EN Operator Manual S20 Gas LPG ...

Page 2: ...erlands europe tennantco com www tennantco com Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice Original instructions copyright E 2010 2011 TENNANT Company Printed in The Netherlands All rights reserved DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY according to Annex II A of the Machinery Directive TENNANT N V Industrielaan 6 5405 AB P O Box 6 5400 AA Uden The Netherlands Uden 21 05 2010 EN...

Page 3: ...ng The Lpg Tank 17 Starting The Machine 18 Stop The Machine 20 While Operating The Machine 21 Sweeping 22 Stop Sweeping 23 Emptying The Hopper 24 Engaging Hopper Support Bar 26 Disengaging Hopper Support Bar 27 Options 29 Vacuum Wand 29 Tower Bumpers 30 Machine Troubleshooting 31 Maintenance 32 Maintenance Chart 32 Hydraulics 33 Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 33 Engine 34 Cooling System 34 Air Filter I...

Page 4: ...riving Vacuum wand option only FOR SAFETY 1 Do not operate machine Unless trained and authorized Unless operator manual is read and understood Unless mentally and physically capable of following machine instructions If it is not in proper operating condition In flammable or explosive areas In areas with possible falling objects unless equipped with overhead guard 2 Before starting machine Check fo...

Page 5: ...s before working on machine Avoid contact with battery acid Avoid contact with hot engine coolant Do not remove cap from radiator when engine is hot 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...

Page 6: ...icated If any label becomes damaged or illegible install a new label in its place EMISSIONS LABEL Located on the side of the operator compartment HOPPER LIFT ARMS LABEL Located on both hopper lift arms FAN AND BELT LABEL Located on engine belt guard 354902 HEARING PROTECTION LABEL Located only on machines with cab option ...

Page 7: ...L Located on the exhaust shield RAISED HOPPER LABEL Located on the hopper lift arm FOR SAFETY LABEL Located on the side of the operator compartment RAISED HOPPER LABEL Located on the hopper support bar VACUUM WAND LABEL Located on the optional vacuum wand 354902 ...

Page 8: ...6 S20 Gas LP 9007261 1 10 OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 1 Operator seat 2 Steering wheel 3 Instrument panel 4 Hopper cover 5 Side brush 6 Brush door 7 Fuel tank 8 Hopper access door 9 Main cover ...

Page 9: ...1 Hopper temperature light Thermo Sentry 12 Clogged dust filter light 13 Engine water temperature light 14 Charging system light 15 LPG fuel level low light 16 Engine oil pressure light 17 Hopper door closed light 18 Clogged hydraulic filter light 19 Fuel level gauge 20 Hour meter 21 Steering wheel 22 Horn button 23 Steering wheel tilt handle 24 Ignition switch 25 Engine choke knob gasoline only 2...

Page 10: ...logged dust filter Vacuum fan off Hopper door closed light Fast engine speed Clogged hydraulic filter Idle engine speed LPG fuel level low Hopper down Hourmeter Hopper up Steering wheel tilt Hopper door open Off Hopper door close lever On Main brush down and on Start Main brush up and off Horn Battery charging system Operating lights Engine oil pressure Hazard light ...

Page 11: ...0 Engine water temperature Side brush down and on Side brush up and off Side brush pressure Engine choke Gasoline Only Unleaded fuel only Parking brake Brush pressure Increase Brush pressure Decrease Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise ...

Page 12: ...G BRAKE PEDAL Press the Brake pedal down as far as possible and use toe to lock the Parking brake pedal into place Press the Brake pedal to release the parking brake The Parking brake pedal will return to the unlocked position NOTE If the operator is not in the seat the parking brake must be engaged or the machine will automatically shut off after 2 seconds PARKING BRAKE LIGHT The parking brake li...

Page 13: ... KNOB The main brush adjustment knob changes the amount of contact the main brush has with the surface being swept Refer to ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRUSH WIDTH section of this manual NOTE The main brush adjustment knob can be repositioned if it interferes with any of the controls Lift the knob turn it to the desired position and release it SIDE BRUSH ADJUSTMENT KNOB The side brush adjustment knob chang...

Page 14: ...the hopper dust filter is clogged To clean the filter hold the vacuum and filter shaker lever in the Filter shaker position If the clogged dust filter light remains lit manually clean the hopper dust filter See HOPPER DUST FILTER in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual NOTE The clogged dust filter light also comes on when the hopper door is closed and the vacuum fan is on HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGH...

Page 15: ...elow 40 kPa 5 psi If the light comes on stop operating the machine Contact a TENNANT service representative HOPPER DOOR CLOSED LIGHT The hopper door closed light comes on when the hopper door is closed Make sure the hopper door is open all the way and the hopper door closed light is off before sweeping CLOGGED HYDRAULIC FILTER LIGHT The clogged hydraulic filter light comes on when the hydraulic fi...

Page 16: ...level gauge LP tank level gauge HOUR METER The Hour meter records the hours the machine was operated Use this information to determine machine service intervals OPERATING HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH The operating hazard lights switch powers on and off the headlights and taillights and the optional hazard light Operating lights on Press the top part of the switch Operating Hazard lights on Optional Press ...

Page 17: ...perator s weight adjustment lever controls the seat weight adjustment The lever has three positions lightweight middleweight and heavyweight The backrest adjustment knob adjusts the angle of the backrest The front to back adjustment lever adjusts the seat position SEAT BELTS FOR SAFETY Before starting machine adjust seat and fasten seat belt if equipped ...

Page 18: ...wear life Flat Wire Side Brush Recommended for outdoor curb side sweeping where dirt is heavy or compacted HOW THE MACHINE WORKS The steering wheel controls the direction of machine travel The directional pedal controls the speed and forward reverse direction The brake pedal slows and stops the machine The side brush sweeps debris into the path of the main brush The main brush sweeps debris from t...

Page 19: ...hen servicing machine keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area Keep area well ventilated 4 Put on gloves and remove the quick disconnect tank coupling 350412 5 Unlatch and remove the empty LPG fuel tank from the machine 6 Carefully put the filled LPG tank in the machine so that the tank centering pin enters the aligning hole in the tank collar 350412 7 Fasten the tank hold down cl...

Page 20: ...es with the directional pedal in neutral FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 3 Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position 4 On gasoline powered machines pull out the choke knob when the engine is cold Push in the choke knob after the engine is running smoothly 5 Turn the ignition switch key clockwise until the engine starts NOT...

Page 21: ...gases Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result Provide adequate ventilation Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits Keep engine properly tuned 7 Move the throttle lever all the way forward into the Fast engine speed position 8 Release the machine parking brake 9 Drive the machine to the area to be cleaned ...

Page 22: ...ectional pedal Step on the brake pedal 3 Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position 4 Set the machine parking brake 5 Turn the ignition switch key counterclockwise to stop the machine Remove the switch key 6 LPG powered machines Close the LPG tank s liquid service valve 350412 ...

Page 23: ...eering wheel Avoid sudden turns except in emergencies Adjust the machine speed and brush pressure Use the lowest brush pressure for best performance Keep the machine moving to prevent damaging floor finishes If poor cleaning performance is observed stop cleaning and refer to MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING in this manual Perform the Daily Maintenance Procedures after each use see MACHINE MAINTENANCE in th...

Page 24: ...educe performance 3 Push the hopper door lever forward to open the hopper door 4 Move the vacuum and filter shaker lever to the Vacuum fan on position NOTE The vacuum fan duct should be off when sweeping wet debris NOTE Excessive heat in the hopper will cause the Thermo Sentry to move the vacuum and filter shaker lever to the Vacuum fan off position It will also make the hopper temperature light c...

Page 25: ...ion The brush will automatically start rotating 7 Sweep as needed STOP SWEEPING 1 Place the side brush lever in the right Side brush up and off position 2 Place the main brush lever in the left Main brush up and off position 3 Pull and hold the hopper door lever back until the hopper door closed light comes on 4 Shake the dust filter by holding the vacuum and filter shaker lever in the Filter shak...

Page 26: ... into the Hold position FOR SAFETY When using machine do not raise hopper when machine is on an incline Make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper NOTE Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2490 mm 98 in 5 Drive the machine up to the debris container Position the hopper over the debris container FOR SAFETY When using machine move machine wi...

Page 27: ... from the debris site or debris container FOR SAFETY When using machine use care when reversing machine 10 Push and hold the hopper raise lower lever forward to lower the hopper Release the lever into the Hold position 11 Push the hopper door lever forward to open the hopper door 12 Move the vacuum and filter shaker lever into the Vacuum fan on position ...

Page 28: ...ine speed position 4 Pull and hold the hopper raise lower lever back and raise the hopper to the desired height Release the lever into the Hold position FOR SAFETY When using machine make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper NOTE Be aware that the minimum ceiling height needed to high dump the hopper is 2490 mm 98 in 5 Lower and position the hopper support bar onto the suppor...

Page 29: ...r back into the Idle engine speed position 8 Shut the machine off DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1 Start the machine FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral 2 Move the throttle lever all the way forward into the Fast engine speed position 3 Pull and hold the hopper raise lower lever back and raise the hopper slightly Release the lever into the Hold posi...

Page 30: ...sition WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 5 Push and hold the hopper raise lower lever forward to lower the hopper Release the hopper lever into the Hold position 6 Move the throttle lever back into the Idle engine speed position 7 Shut the machine off ...

Page 31: ... is not in the seat the parking brake must be engaged or the machine will automatically shut off after 2 seconds 3 Open the hopper cover and prop the cover open 4 Remove the vacuum wand from the mounting clips and the hose from the storage compartment 5 Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum wand 6 Open the access door located at the front of the machine 7 Connect the other end of the vacuum hose t...

Page 32: ...sition to open the hopper door 14 Shut the machine off 15 Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection 16 Close the access door 17 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand 18 Put the vacuum wand in the mounting clips and the hose into the storage compartment 19 Close the hopper cover TOWER BUMPERS The tower bumpers help protect the machine from being damaged Open the tower bumpers befo...

Page 33: ...ilure Ensure Thermo Sentry wires are connected Contact TENNANT service personnel Thermo Sentry tripped Allow Thermo Sentry to cool Poor sweeping performance Brush bristles worn Replace brushes Main and side brushes not adjusted properly Adjust main and side brushes Debris caught in main brush drive mechanism Remove debris from the drive mechanism Hopper door partially or completely closed Open hop...

Page 34: ...compartment skirts Check for damage wear and adjustment All 4 Hopper lip skirts Check for damage wear and adjustment 3 5 Main brush Check for damage or wear 1 6 Side brush es Check for damage or wear 1 7 Hopper dust filter Shake 1 8 Hydraulic fluid reservoir Check fluid level HYDO 1 50 Hours 5 Main brush Rotate end for end and check pattern 1 6 Side brush Check pattern 1 LUBRICANT FLUID EO Engine ...

Page 35: ...th a low level of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir Damage to the machine hydraulic system may result If using a locally available hydraulic fluid be sure the specifications match Tennant hydraulic fluid specifications Substitute fluids can cause premature failure of hydraulic components ATTENTION Hydraulic components depend on system hydraulic fluid for internal lubrication Malfunctions accelerate...

Page 36: ...reful to not bend the cooling fins when cleaning Clean thoroughly to prevent the fins from becoming encrusted with dust To avoid cracking the radiator allow the radiator and cooler fins to cool before cleaning FOR SAFETY When servicing machine wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air or water AIR FILTER INDICATOR Check the indicator daily The indicator red line will move as the air f...

Page 37: ...ts protected Fuse Rating Circuit Protected FU1 15 A Thermo Sentry FU2 15 A Engine Instrumentation FU3 20 A Shaker Instrumentation FU4 15 A Lights FU5 15 A Horn FU6 5 A Windshield Wiper Optional FU7 15 A Turn Signals Optional FU8 15A Extra FU9 15A Extra FU10 5 A Cab Fan Optional FU11 15 A Extra FU12 Not Used FU13 Not Used FU14 Not Used FU15 Not Used FU16 Not Used FU17 Not Used FU18 Not Used FU19 No...

Page 38: ... in extremely dusty conditions FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake and turn off machine 1 Unlatch and open the hopper cover Support the hopper cover open with the hopper cover prop rod 2 Remove the dust filter cover 3 Remove the dust filter from the hopper 4 Clean or discard the dust filter element Refer to CLEANING THE DUST FILTER 5 Clean dust an...

Page 39: ...s of the filter are damaged AIR Always wear eye protection when using compressed air Blow air through the center of the filter and out toward the exterior Never use more than 550 kPa 80 psi of air pressure with a nozzle smaller than 3 mm 0 13 in and never hold the nozzle closer than 50 mm 2 in to the filter FOR SAFETY When servicing machine wear eye and ear protection when using pressurized air CL...

Page 40: ...sh head FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Open the right side main brush access door 3 Loosen the brush idler plate T bolt Remove the brush idler arm assembly 4 Pull the main brush from the main brush compartment 5 Replace or rotate the main brush end for end 6 Slide the brush into the brush compartment and all ...

Page 41: ...brush es when it no longer cleans effectively REPLACING THE SIDE BRUSH 1 Stop the machine set the parking brake and turn the engine off FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 2 Remove the side brush retaining pin from the side brush drive shaft by pulling the pin keeper off over the end of the pin 08019 3 Slide the sid...

Page 42: ...RN Check the side brush pattern after every 50 hours of operation The side brush bristles should touch the floor in the patterns shown in the illustration 350327 Turn the knob s counterclockwise to increase the brush pressure and clockwise to decrease the brush pressure ...

Page 43: ...MAINTENANCE 41 S20 Gas LP 9007261 1 10 SKIRTS Check the skirts for wear or damage daily ...

Page 44: ...nd without using the bypass valve or the machine hydraulic system may be damaged Turn the bypass valve 90_ from the normal position before pushing or towing the machine The illustration shows the bypass valve in the pushing or towing position Return the bypass valve to the normal position when through pushing or towing the machine TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE FOR SAFETY When loading unloading machine ...

Page 45: ... block machine tires before jacking machine up Use a hoist or jack that will support the weight of the machine Jack machine up at designated locations only Support machine with jack stands The rear jacking location is the center of the rear bumper behind the back tire Front jacking locations are located on the frame directly in front of the front tire STORAGE INFORMATION The following steps should...

Page 46: ... Hopper volume capacity polyethylene hopper 310 L 11 ft3 Hopper volume capacityv optional steel hopper 319 L 11 25 ft3 Minimum ceiling dump height 2490 mm 98 in Weight empty 1110 kg 2450 lb GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1674 kg 3690 lb Operating sound level at operator ear 80 1 5 dBA Vibration level at steering wheel does not exceed 2 5 m s Vibration level at operator seat does not exceed 0 5 m...

Page 47: ...SPECIFICATIONS 45 S20 Gas LP 9007261 1 10 MACHINE DIMENSIONS TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 2090 mm 82 3 in 1230 mm 48 5 in 2085 mm 82 1 in FRONT VIEW 1260 mm 49 5 in 354901 ...

Page 48: ...SPECIFICATIONS 46 S20 Gas LP 90007261 1 10 ...