USER MANUAL
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SR 1300H P
146 1064 000(3)2007-02 A
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible cause
Remedy
The engine does not start with the ignition
key.
The hood (13) is not properly closed.
Close the hood properly.
The engine oil level is too low.
Check that the engine oil level is within the
limits (*).
The machine has run out of fuel.
Check that there is fuel in the tank (30).
The fuel does not reach the carburettor.
Check that the fuel reaches the carburettor
and that the fuel fi lter is clean. (*)
The spark plug does not produce a spark.
Check that the spark plug produces a spark.
(*)
The engine stops during operation.
The engine oil level is too low.
Check that the engine oil level is within the
limits (*).
The machine is running out of fuel.
Check that there is fuel in the tank (30).
The fuel fi lter is dirty.
Clean the fuel fi lter. (*)
The machine collects little debris/dust.
The dust fi lter is clogged.
Clean the dust fi lter.
The hopper is full.
Empty the hopper (4).
The skirts are not integral or not properly
adjusted.
Check the skirts (16, 17, 18, 19) for integrity
and proper adjustment.
The broom height is not properly adjusted.
Adjust the height of the brooms (10, 11, 12).
When pressing the forward/reverse gear
pedal, the machine does not move, or it
moves slowly.
The parking brake is engaged.
Check that the parking brake (84 and 76) has
been released.
The engine is not running at working speed
(MAX).
Check that the throttle lever (77) is turned to
MAX (working speed).
The hydraulic system oil level is incorrect.
Check the hydraulic system oil level in the tank
(28).
The centrifugal pulley does not operate
properly.
Check that the centrifugal pulley (petrol
engine-drive pump coupling joint) operates
properly. (**)
The forward/reverse gear pedal is not properly
adjusted.
Adjust the forward/reverse gear pedal. (**)
The hopper does not lift.
The hydraulic system oil level is incorrect.
Check the hydraulic system oil level in the tank
(41).
The electric control connectors are
disconnected.
Connect the electric control connectors. (**)
The hopper does not dump.
The hopper is not lifted enough.
Lift the hopper over 300 mm.
The electric control connectors are
disconnected.
Connect the electric control connectors. (**)
The hopper does not lower.
The hopper has not returned to horizontal
position.
Turn the hopper to horizontal position.
In case of particular weather conditions, the
hydraulic system oil is slow in fl owing through
the safety valve.
Wait a few moments to let the hydraulic
system oil fl ow.
The brooms do not turn correctly.
The broom belt are not properly tensioned.
Adjust the belt tension. (**)
The centrifugal pulley does not engage.
Turn the throttle lever (77) to MAX (working
speed), and check that the centrifugal pulley
engages.
When the engine compartment hood (13) is
lifted, the engine keeps running.
The hood safety microswitch does not work.
Repair the microswitch. (**)
(*) For the relevant procedure, see the Petrol Engine Manual.
(**) Procedure to be performed by Nilfi sk-Advance Service Center.
For further information, refer to the Service Manual, available at any Nilfi sk-Advance Service Center.
