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Tennant CENTURION User Manual

Tennant CENTURION
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CENTURIONr
Operator Manual
(002001-- )
331020
Rev. 02
*331020*

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Tennant CENTURION Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelCENTURION
Tank Capacity Recovery15 gallons
Power SourceBattery
Brush Width20 inches
Tank Capacity15 gallons

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

OPERATION

OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

Outlines operator duties for machine upkeep, licensing, and manual adherence.

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

Details the layout and function of the right-hand steering instrument console.

UPPER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES (002001–002999)

Describes switches located on the upper control panel for older models (002001-002999).

UPPER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES (003000– )

Details switches on the upper control panel for newer models (003000 and up).

CENTER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES (002001–002999)

Explains switches on the center control panel for older models (002001-002999).

CENTER CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES (003000– )

Describes switches on the center control panel for newer models (003000 and up).

OPERATION OF CONTROLS

IGNITION SWITCH

Explains the function of the ignition switch for starting and stopping the engine.

PARKING BRAKE KNOB

Describes how to set and release the machine's parking brake.

OPERATOR CONTROL SWITCH

Details the switch for transferring throttle and steering controls between operator sides.

PTO KILL SWITCH

Halts power to PTO shafts, sweeping functions, and hopper lift.

TACHOMETER

Shows engine RPM, used for setting desired speeds for transport or sweeping.

SPEEDOMETER

Displays the machine's travel speed for setting operating speeds.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

Displays engine oil pressure; stop engine if pressure is too low.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Displays engine coolant temperature; stop engine if too hot.

AIR BRAKE PRESSURE GAUGE

Displays air brake reservoir pressure; alarm sounds if pressure is too low.

TOUCH PANEL

Reiterates touch panel function and location.

PTO SWITCH

Controls the power take-off, driving sweeping assembly and hopper lift.

SWEEP SWITCH

Starts and stops the sweeping functions of the machine.

SWEEP MODE SWITCH

Controls and scrolls through different sweep modes for various applications.

HOPPER UP SWITCH

Moves conveyor out and raises the hopper for high dumping.

HOPPER DOWN SWITCH

Lowers the hopper after high dumping.

HOPPER DUMP SWITCH

Opens hopper door and tilts hopper for dumping debris.

HOPPER HOME SWITCH

Tilts hopper to level position and closes door after dumping.

HOPPER TILT SUPPORT BAR

Holds the hopper in tilt position for work; do not rely on hydraulics.

HOPPER LIFT SUPPORT BARS

Holds the hopper lift in raised position for work; do not rely on hydraulics.

ALARMS

Lists and describes various alarm conditions and their meanings.

CONVEYOR STALL ALARM

Indicates conveyor has stalled, likely due to a jam.

HOPPER FIRE ALARM

Activates if Thermo Sentry detects high temperature in the hopper.

OVERSPEED ENGINE ALARM

Sounds if engine RPM exceeds 2200 RPM during sweeping.

MACHINE NOT LEVEL ALARM

Sounds if hopper lift/dump is attempted on an unsafe incline.

PRE AND POST OPERATION CHECKLIST

STARTING THE MACHINE

SWEEP MODES

SWEEPING

STOP SWEEPING

EMPTYING THE HOPPER

STOPPING THE MACHINE

MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE CHART

Detailed chart outlining daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks and intervals.

LUBRICATION

Details lubrication points and procedures for various machine components.

HOPPER LIFT/TILT

Lubrication points for the high dump hopper lift and tilt cylinders.

ENGINE

Engine oil level check and oil/filter change schedule.

MAIN BRUSH SUPPORT ARMS

Lubrication points for main brush support arms, daily.

CONVEYOR BEARINGS

Lubrication points for conveyor bearings, daily.

HYDRAULICS

Details hydraulic system components and maintenance procedures.

HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR

Location and checking procedure for the hydraulic fluid reservoir level.

HYDRAULIC FLUID

Information on hydraulic fluid types, properties, and compatibility.

ENGINE

Covers engine checks, oil changes, and air filter maintenance.

TRANSMISSION

Details transmission fluid changes and access procedures.

WET DUST CONTROL SYSTEM

Maintenance for the wet dust control system components.

DEBRIS HOPPER

Maintenance procedures for the debris hopper.

HOPPER DUST FILTER

Filters air pulled from hopper; equipped with shaker to remove dust.

RINSING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER

Instructions for rinsing the hopper dust filter with a low-pressure hose.

TO REMOVE OR REPLACE HOPPER DUST FILTER

Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the hopper dust filter assembly.

CONVEYOR

Maintenance procedures for the conveyor system.

TO REPLACE THE CONVEYOR BELT

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the conveyor belt.

BRUSHES

Maintenance procedures for main and gutter brushes.

MAIN BRUSH

General checks and wear replacement criteria for the main brush.

TO REPLACE THE MAIN BRUSH

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the main brush assembly.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN BRUSH PATTERN

Procedure to check and adjust the main brush pattern for optimal sweeping.

GUTTER BROOM(S)

Information on gutter broom function, pattern, and replacement guidelines.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE GUTTER BROOM PATTERN

Procedure to check and adjust gutter broom pattern and tilt angles.

MACHINE JACKING

Procedure for safely jacking up the machine for service at designated locations.

SPECIFICATIONS

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