Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 42)

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
20 33015124(3)2008-02 RS 1300
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
The machine can be started and set to:
Transport mode
Working mode
The relevant procedures are shown below.
WARNING!
When steering, avoid abrupt direction changes, pay careful attention and drive the machine at slow speed,
especially when the hopper is full or when operating on inclines.
CAUTION!
Before operating the machine, check that the tire pressure is correct (72.5 psi [5 bar]) and, if necessary, adjust it.
Setting the machine to transport mode
To transport the machine (without sweeping), it is necessary to set the transfer mode according to the following procedure:
Check that the parking brake (13, Fig. E) is engaged.
Start the engine as shown in the previous paragraph.
Check that the hopper (6, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (3, Fig. D) is off.
Check that the suction fan is off; see the switch (30, Fig. D).
Lift the suction inlet and side brooms by pressing the push-button (38, Fig. D).
Lift the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) by pushing the joystick (46, Fig. D) rearward.
Press and hold the spring-return switch (34, Fig. D) and shift the 3rd broom arm extension (22, Fig. G) to the right until the end
of stroke (the shifting operation will stop automatically).
Shift the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) to closed position by pushing the joystick (46, Fig. D) to the left.
The shifting operation will stop automatically when the end of stroke is reached.
WARNING!
It is possible to shift to the left or to the right the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) safely, only when the arm extension
(22) is to the left or right end of stroke.
In this situation the arm shifting is limited by proper safety devices.
Otherwise, an excessive shifting can damage the machine or affect its stability.
It is therefore advisable to bring always the 3rd broom arm extension (22, Fig. G) to the left or right end of
stroke.
WARNING!
It is possible to bring the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) to closed position, only when the arm extension (22) is to
the right end of stroke.
Stop the 3rd broom and side broom rotation with the switch (29, Fig. D).
Get out of the machine and bring the 3rd broom safety pin from the position (2, Fig. H) (disengaged) to the position (1)
(engaged), by pulling and turning the relevant lever.
Disengage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
Gradually bring forward the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) and set the engine speed on the display (17, Fig. D) to 2,600 rpm.
Start to transport the machine, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel (28, Fig. D) and gradually pressing the pedal (26),
on the front side to move forward and on the rear side to move backward.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
Stopping the machine in transport mode
To stop the machine release the pedal (26, Fig. D).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal (31).
Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle, and hold it in this position for a few minutes to let the system stabilize.
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
Engage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
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