Nilfisk-Advance America Terra 5200B - Manual (Page 14)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
12 Terra™ 5200B – 146 1996 000(2)2004-08
SIDE BROOM HEIGHT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Check the side broom height from the ground,
proceeding as follows:
– Drive the machine on a level ground;
– Keep the machine stationary, lower the side
brooms and rotate them for few seconds;
– Stop and lift the side brooms, then move the
machine;
– Check that the side broom print are, in extension
and orientation, as shown in the figure (1 and 2,
Fig. J).
In case one or both prints are not within the
specifications, it is necessary to adjust the broom
height, proceeding as described in the following
steps.
2. Engage the parking brake by means of the pedal and
the lever (26 and 19, Fig. B).
3. Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position.
4. Open the hood (13, Fig. C) and hold it by using the
related rod (16, Fig. V).
5. For the right side broom, actuate the driving gear of
the lever (1, Fig. K): Loosen the ring nut (2) and adjust
the register (3) until the correct print is achieved (1,
Fig. J). Install the register and fit it on the lever with
the ring nut (2, Fig. K).
For the left side broom, actuate the driving gear of
the lever (4, Fig. K): Loosen the ring nut (5) and adjust
the register (6) until the correct print is achieved (2,
Fig. J). Install the register and fit it on the lever with
the ring nut (5, Fig. K).
6. Perform step 1 again to check the proper adjustment
of the side broom height from the ground.
7. When the broom is too worn out and can no longer be
adjusted, replace it according to the instructions in the
following paragraph.
SIDE BROOM REPLACEMENT
1. Drive the machine on a level ground and engage the
parking brake by means of the pedal and the lever (26
and 19, Fig. B).
2. Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position.
3. Operate the lever (21 or 22, Fig. B) to lower the
related side broom.
4. Remove the screw (1, Fig. L) inside the side broom,
then remove the broom and the hub (2) by
disengaging it from the shaft (3).
Recover the key (4) and the washer (5).
5. At the workbench, remove the four screws and nuts
(6) and separate the broom (8) from the hub (7).
6. Install the new broom (8) on the hub (7) and tighten
the screws and the nuts (6).
7. Reinstall the new broom and the hub (2) on the
machine after seating the key (4). Reinstall the
washer (5) and tighten the screw (1).
8. Carry out the side broom height check and
adjustment as described in the previous paragraph.
NOTE
Brooms of various hardness are available.
This procedure is applicable to all types of
brooms.
NOTE
If necessary, it is possible to adjust also the
side broom inclination. Please, refer to the
Service Manual for the related procedure.
NOTE
Brooms of various hardness are available.
This procedure is applicable to all types of
brooms.
CAUTION!
It is advisable to use protective gloves when
replacing the side brooms because there
can be cutting debris between the bristles.