Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 52)

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
30 33015124(3)2008-02 RS 1300
FIRST PERIOD OF USE
After the fi rst period of use (fi rst 8 hours) it is necessary to perform the following procedures:
Check the fastening and connecting elements for proper tightening. Check the visible parts for integrity and leaks.
After the fi rst 50 working hours, perform checks and replacements shown in the Scheduled Maintenance Table.
SALT SPREADER ASSEMBLY AND USE (optional)
Salt spreader assembly
CAUTION!
To install this equipment, the sweeper should be equipped with the appropriate fi tting.
Empty the hopper (6, Fig. G); if it contains a small quantity of waste, it is not necessary to dump it.
Operating according to the safety rules, with a suitable hoisting system (8, Fig. AU), attach the salt spreader (9) to the lifting
hook (5).
The equipment weights 198.4 lb (90 kg) approximately.
Operating on a level ground, bring the sweeper into a suitable position (10, Fig. AU) to install the salt spreader (9).
Lift the hopper (6, Fig. G) and install the support rods (3, Fig. F) (see the procedure in the relevant paragraphs).
Turn off the engine and engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).
With the hoisting system (8, Fig. AU), position the salt spreader (9) on the sweeper and secure it with screws (11) and nuts
(12).
Disconnect the hoisting system (8, Fig. AU) from the salt spreader (9).
Remove the protection cover, then connect the hydraulic system quick couplings (13, Fig. AU) to the corresponding pipe
couplings (14).
Connect the electric connector (15, Fig. AU) to the corresponding socket (16).
Open the left side upper and lower lids (9 and 11, Fig. G) by disengaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.
Turn the lever (17, Fig. AU) from the position (17a) to activate the 3rd broom to the position (17b) to activate the salt spreader.
Close the left side upper and lower lids (11 and 9, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.
Remove the lifted hopper support rods (3, Fig. F) and lower the hopper (6, Fig. G) (see the procedure in the relevant
paragraphs).
Now the machine is ready to operate with the salt spreader.
Salt spreader disassembly
Disassemble the salt spreader in the reverse order of assembly.
Secure and protect the salt spreader properly.
Salt spreader use
Assemble the salt spreader (9, Fig. AU) according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraphs.
Load suitable salt in the compartment (2, Fig. AU).
Adjust the salt fl ow with the control lever (1, Fig. AU).
To activate the salt spreader, use the 3rd broom controls.
To change the salt spreader speed according to engine speed, use the knob (18, Fig. AU).
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