Nilfisk-ALTO 692003 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Machine moves slowly or

1.

Battery charge low

erratically

2.

Brakes dragging

 

3.

Loose connection at foot pedal

 

4.

Drive circuit overloaded

1.Change

2.Adjust

3.Repair

4.Remove obstruction, put drive pedal in neutral

5.Adjust

Machine does not move

1.

Blown fuse

1.

Check fuse & replace if necessary

 

2.

Battery unplugged

2.

Plug in battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Recovery tank full

1.

Empty tank

 

2.

Squeegee is worn or damaged

2.

Examine squeegee rubber blade for

 

 

 

 

cuts or worn spots & replace if

 

 

 

 

necessary

Poor water pickup at squeegee

3.Clogged suction hose or pick-up tool

4.Loose connections between suction hose and squeegee

5.Vacuum motors not running

6.Plugged filter

7.Vacuum float cage clogged

8.Vacuum float shut off

3.Disconnect suction hose from squeegee, flush squeegee & hoses

4.Check all hose connections for looseness or damage

5.Reset circuit breaker or repair loose connection

6.Clean filter element in vacuum manifold

7.Clean perforated metal thoroughly

8.Excessive solution in recovery tank. Excessive foam buildup, change cleaning chemical mixture (use A-L approved materials)

 

9.

Air leaks in suction hose and connection

9.

Repair or replace hose and connection

 

10.Air leaks at recovery tank cover and/or

10.Repair or replace seal or hose

 

 

manifold hose

 

 

 

11.Drain hose or drain plug leakage or not

11.Close, repair, or replace drain plug

 

 

closed properly

 

in recovery tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Side squeegee blades have poor contact

1.

Readjust blades for proper contact

 

 

with floor

 

 

Water spills from

2.

Squeegee blades worn or damaged

2.

Replace & adjust

squeegee

3. Too much solution being applied before

3.

Shut off solution flow 5-10 ft. Before

 

 

making turns

 

turning

 

4.

Brushes rotating opposite direction

4.

Check switch positions

 

 

 

 

Squeegee leaves wet

1.

Lift actuator out of adjustment

1. Adjust

spots

2.

Squeegee wheels out of adjustment

2. Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

Squeegee makes

1.

Blades worn or damaged

1.

Replace

excessive noise

 

 

 

 

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Contents American-Lincoln AMERICAN-LINCOLN Index Disclaimer DisclaimerDecimal Metric Conversion Table ABREVIATIONS-SETSCREWS Hardware AbreviationsABBREVIATIONS-SCREWS SAE Grade Standard Hardware & Torque ValuesHydraulic Torque Requirements Hydraulic Torque RequirementsSymbols Parts may be ordered from Alto distributors Ordering PartsSafety Precautions Hazard Seriousness Level Personal SafetyMachine Safety Safety Precautions Specifications Squeegee WarrantyInstruments and Controls Scrubbing SystemLWA Unpacking and Assembling Machine Machine PreparationUnpacking Battery Battery Installation Controls Forward / Reverse Switch KEY SwitchHour Meter Battery Condition MeterHopper Open Light Warning HEADLIGHT/TAILIGHT Switch OptionalDust Control Switch Filter Shaker Switch Only models with dust controlSqueegee Switch Scrub Brush SwitchHigh Recovery Light LOW Solution LightSide Broom and Main Broom Switch Hopper Lift SwitchSpray and VAC Wand Switch Optional Main Broom Adjustment Side Broom AdjustmentHorn Button Solution Flow KnobParking Brake Foot ThrottleSafety Features Seat Position AdjustmentOperating Instructions PRE-START ChecklistTo Transport Machine To Start MachineScrubbing the Average Floor with Light to Medium Soilage To Begin the Cleaning OperationFloor Contact NON-RECYCLING or Standard Scrubbing ModeScrub Brush Squeegee Floor Contact ESP Operating ModeScrubbing Path To Stop the Cleaning OperationTo Drain Recovery Tank Post Operation ChecklistRecovery Tank Hose Disk Scrub Brushes Operating Instructions Hydraulic Reservoir Level Sight Gauge Dust Control KnobHour Maintenance Checklist MaintenanceService Chart Hour Weekly Maintenance Checklist11, 12 Maintenance Battery Charging Instructions Battery Removal Battery Removal with the Battery Rollout Option Replacing Pads on a PAD Driver Replacing Scrub BrushesReplacing Rear Squeegee Draining the Solution Tank Draining the Recovery TankAdjusting the Main Broom Height Replacing the Main Broom Main Broom Access DoorBroom Lift ARM Broom Idler Side Broom Adjustment Knob Checking the Dust Control Filter Cleaning the Dust Control FilterReplacing the Dust Control Filter When Damage is Evident Dust Control FilterChecking the Dust Flaps Adjusting the Dust FlapsCleaning the Hydraulic System Dust FlapsProblem Probable Cause TroubleshootingRemedy