Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 64)

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
42 33015124(3)2008-02 RS 1300
ENGINE AIR PRE-FILTER AND FILTER CLEANING
WARNING!
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed
air or water gun.
Preliminary operations
Engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
Pre-fi lter cleaning
With a suitable ladder, reach the engine air pre-fi lter (46, Fig. F).
Remove the screw (1, Fig. AM2).
Remove the cover (2) and pre-fi lter (3).
Clean and wash the cover (2) and pre-fi lter (3).
Reinstall the pre-fi lter (3) and cover (2), then tighten the screw (1).
Filter cleaning
Operating over the left side of the rear axle, release the side fasteners (1, Fig. AM1) and remove the air fi lter cover (2).
Remove the outer fi lter (3).
Remove the wing screw, then remove the (optional) inner fi lter (4).
With compressed air (maximum 87.0 psi [6 Bar]), clean the fi lters (3) and (4) carefully, blowing from the inside to the outside (in
the opposite direction of the suction fl ow). If necessary, replace the fi lters.
Install the fi lters (3 and 4, Fig. AM1) and tighten the wing screw.
Install the cover (2, Fig. AM1) by engaging it to the side fasteners (1).
ENGINE RADIATOR FIN CLEANING CHECK
Empty the hopper (6, Fig. G); if it contains a small quantity of waste, it is not necessary to dump it.
Drive the machine on a solid and level ground, then engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).
Lift the hopper (6, Fig. G), according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
To avoid that the hopper lowers by accident, install the lifted hopper support rods (3, Fig. F), according to the instructions
shown on the relevant paragraph.
Close the left and right side upper lids (9 and 28, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10) and (29) with the supplied key.
Remove the screws, then remove the engine compartment panel (11, Fig. F).
Open the left side lower lid (11, Fig. G) by disengaging the fastener (12) with the supplied key.
Check the radiator fi n cleaning as shown in the diesel engine Manual.
Perform steps 3 to 8 in the reverse order.
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHECK
Engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
With a suitable ladder, reach the coolant tank (43, Fig. F).
WARNING!
The coolant line is pressurized; do not perform any check until the engine has cooled down and, even if the
engine is cold, the plug (2, Fig. AL) of the tank (1) must be opened with extreme care.
Check that the coolant level in the tank (1, Fig. AL) is between the minimum and maximum marks, as shown in the diesel
engine Manual. If necessary, unscrew the plug (2) and top up.
Coolant components:
50% of AGIP antifreeze
50% of water
After top up, tighten the plug (2, Fig. AL).
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