Nilfisk-ALTO ATS 46/53 User Manual
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American-Lincoln
ATS 46-53 Battery
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE BROOM
The Side Broom sweeping angle is not adjustable. However, the height of the side brooms can be adjusted to
compensate as the broom becomes worn from use. Always check and adjust the sweep pattern after changing
the side broom.
CHECKING THE SIDE BROOM SWEEP PATTERN
ADJUSTING THE SIDE BROOM HEIGHT
Turn the side broom adjustment knob to change the side broom sweep height. Recheck for proper sweep pattern
after adjustment.
-Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to INCREASE the sweep pattern width.
-Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to DECREASE the sweep pattern width.
SIDE BROOM SERVICE
1.
Park the machine on a smooth level surface.
2.
Place the side broom lever in the “DOWN” position.
3.
Move the brooms control lever to the “ON” position.
4.
While staying in place allow the side broom to sweep for a short period of time. (Allow enough time for the
side brooms to leave a clean footprint on the floor).
5.
Place the side broom lever in the “UP” position.
6.
Move the brooms control lever to the “OFF” position.
7.
Back the sweeper away from the area where the pattern was left.
8.
Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position and engage the parking brake.
9.
Leave the operator’s compartment and check the pattern to determine the floor contact area.
10. Determine if adjustment to the side brooms height is necessary by examining the floor contact area. The
broom should contact the floor as shown in Figure 36. Adjust the side broom height if the contact area on
the floor does not match the diagram.
REPLACING THE SIDE BROOM
Change the side brooms when the bristles become worn to less than 3 inches length.
1.
Park the machine on a smooth level surface, turn key switch to “O” Position and engage parking brake.
2.
Place the side brooms lever in the “UP” position.
3.
Remove the lock pin that holds the broom flange to the motor shaft.
4.
Disassemble the flange from the broom by removing the screws that hold the flange to the broom.
5.
Assemble the flange to the replacement broom and fasten using the hardware removed.
6.
Install the replacement broom on the shaft and insert the lockpin.
FLOOR
CONTACT
AREA
10
3
FORWARD
LOCK
PIN
SIDE
BROOM
C-0740
C0740
FIGURE 36
SIDE BROOM SERVICE