Nilfisk-Advance RS 501, User Manual

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ENGLISH USER MANUAL
20 33015501(3)2008-02 A RS 501
LIFTED HOPPER LID SUPPORT ROD INSTALLATION
Before working under the lifted hopper lid (4, Fig. F), it is necessary to install the support rod (8) according to the following
procedure.
Support rod installation
Remove the rod (8, Fig. F) from the housing and lift the lid as necessary, then install the rod in the housing (30).
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 (25, Fig. E) inside the cab.
Withdraw part of the hose (26, Fig. G) and connect the gun (25, Fig. E) to the quick coupling (27, Fig. G).
If necessary, remove the sprinkler nozzle (30, Fig. E) and screw it to the water gun end (25).
Start the diesel engine at idle speed, as shown in the relevant paragraph.
Turn on the high-pressure pump with the lever (14, 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.
Check the water pressure with the pressure gauge (32, Fig. G).
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.
AFTER USING THE MACHINE
After working, before leaving the machine, perform the following operations.
Turn off the dust control system water pump with the switch (19, Fig. D).
If open, close the dust control system valves (8 and 9, Fig. E).
Lift the safety fl ange (23, Fig. E), then lift the suction inlet and side brooms with the lever (12).
Turn off the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle, and hold it in this position for a few minutes to let the system stabilize.
Check that the hopper (12, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (26, Fig. D) is off.
Clean the hopper, the fi lters and the suction pipe, check the gaskets and lubricate the suction fan bearings, as shown in the
Maintenance chapter.
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (17, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
The headlights must be turned off.
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