Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 49)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ENGLISH
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LIFTED HOPPER SUPPORT ROD INSTALLATION
Before working under the lifted hopper (1, Fig. F), it is necessary to install the support rods (3) according to the following procedure.
WARNING!
For safety purposes, before working under the lifted hopper, it is necessary to install the support rods (3, Fig. F).
This procedure is necessary even if the hopper lifting cylinders are equipped with parachute valves that prevent
the hopper from lowering accidentally in case of break/leakage from a pipe/fi tting on the hydraulic system.
Support rod installation
Lift the hopper (6, Fig. G) completely according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.
Disengage the two rods (2, Fig. F) from the fasteners (4) and bring them in the position (3), by inserting their ends in the
housings (20).
Lower the hopper slightly to lean it on the rods.
Support rod removal
Lift the hopper slightly to remove it from the rods.
Disengage the two rods (3, Fig. F) from the housings (20) and bring them in the position (2), then engage and secure them
with the fasteners (4).
Lower the hopper (6, Fig. G) completely according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.
LIFTED HOPPER LID SUPPORT ROD INSTALLATION
Before working under the lifted hopper lid (44, Fig. G), it is necessary to install the support rod (17, Fig. F) according to the following
procedure.
Support rod installation
Remove the rod (17, Fig. F) from the housing and lift the lid as necessary, then install the rod in the housing (18).
Support rod removal
Perform the procedures described in step 1 in the reverse order.
USING THE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER GUN (*)
(*) Optional for some countries.
The machine is equipped with a high-pressure water system (optional) to be used for washing the machine or other purposes.
WARNING!
Do not run the high pressure pump when the water tanks are empty or low (the pump can be damaged).
The following procedure refers to the high-pressure water gun use.
Pick up the high-pressure water gun (9, Fig. E) inside the cab.
Withdraw part of the hose (21, Fig. F) and connect the gun (9, Fig. E) to the quick coupling (22, Fig. F).
Start the diesel engine at idle speed, as shown in the relevant paragraph.
Turn on the high-pressure pump with the lever (8, Fig. E).
If necessary, bleed the air from the system by turning the water gun knob completely counter-clockwise and by pressing the
water gun lever until the water comes out constantly and at low pressure.
Release the water gun lever and turn the knob clockwise to use the high pressure nozzle.
Run the engine at the desired speed.
Use the water gun by pressing the relevant trigger.
WARNING!
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed
air or water gun.
WARNING!
Do not run the high pressure pump for long periods without using the water gun.
After using the water gun, perform steps from 1 to 5 in the reverse order.
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