Nilfisk-ALTO 46/53 manual Problem Probable Cause Remedy, General Troubleshooting

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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

Sweeping Does Not

1. Dump door open

1. Close dump door.

2.

Hopper is raised

2.

Lower hopper

Function.

3.

Hopper switch out of adjustment

3.

Adjust hopper switch

 

 

 

 

 

1. Side or rear squeegee are worn or

1. Examine squeegee rubber

 

 

damaged.

 

blade for cuts or worn spots.

 

 

 

 

Replace if necessary.

 

2.

Clogging in water pick-up.

2.

Repair or replace hose and

 

 

 

 

connections.

Poor Water Pick-Up At

3. Air leaks in suction hose and

3.

Repair or replace gaskets.

Squeegee.

 

connection

 

 

 

4. Air leaks at recovery tank cover

4. Check vacuum motor.

 

 

and/or manifold gaskets.

 

 

 

5.

Poor vacuum

5.

Check seal on recovery tank.

 

6.

Drain hose or drain plug leakage or

6.

Close, repair or replace drain

 

 

not closed properly.

 

plug in recovery tank.

 

 

 

 

1. Side squeegee blades, poor

1. Readjust blades for proper

 

 

contact with floor.

 

contact.

Water Spills From

2.

Squeegee blades worn or

2.

Replace and adjust

 

damaged.

 

 

Squeegee.

 

 

 

3.

Too much solution being applied

3.

Shut off solution flow 5 to 10

 

 

 

before making turns.

 

feet.

 

4. Brushes rotating opposite direction.

4. Check position of switches

 

 

 

 

1. Clogged suction hose or pick-up

1. Disconnect suction hose from

 

 

tool.

 

squeegee, flush squeegee &

 

 

 

 

hoses thoroughly.

 

2.

Loose connections between suction

2.

Check all hose connections

 

 

hose & squeegee or between hoses

 

for looseness or damage.

 

 

of manifold inlet.

 

 

 

3.

Vacuum motor not operating.

3.

Check hydraulic motor in

Lack Of Suction At Rear.

 

 

 

recovery.

4. Vacuum float cage clogged.

4. Clean perforated metal

 

 

 

 

 

thoroughly.

 

5.

Vacuum float shut off

5.

Excessive solution in

 

 

 

 

recovery drain tank.

 

 

 

 

Excessive foam build up,

 

 

 

 

change cleaning chemical

 

 

 

 

mixture. Use A-L approved

 

 

 

 

materials.

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Contents American-Lincoln Technology Table of Contents American-Lincoln ATS 46/53 Battery Options Specifications Hopper WarrantySqueegee TanksMachine Dimensions SAE Grade Standard Hardware & Torque ValuesHydraulic Torque Requirements Hydraulic Torque RequirementsDECIMAL-METRIC Conversion Table DECIMAL-METRIC Conversion TablePreparing the Machine for Operation Machine PreparationRead the Instruction Book Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Safety Instructions Horn Button See Figure Light Switch See FigureOperation of Controls and Gauges Seat Position Adjustment See Figure KEY Switch See FigureFORWARD/REVERSE Switch See Figure Combination Battery Condition & Hour MeterTo Engage the Safety ARM Filter Shaker SwitchSide Broom Lever See Figure Side Broom Adjustment See figureMain Broom Adjustment See Figure Side Broom LeverSqueegee Switch See Figure Dust Control Switch See FigureScrub Deck Switch See Figure To Disconnect Water Hose Solution Control See FigureNON-RECYCLING or Standard Scrubbing System Recycling or ESP & Autofil SystemCharging System Light Hopper Temperature Light OptionSolution LOW Light Recovery High LightParking Brake Foot Pedal AcceleratorBrake Pedal Hopper Dump Door Lever See Figure Hopper Lift Lever See FigureBACK-UP Alarm Switch Option See Figure C1702batt Turn Signal 4-Way Option See FigureFront Cover Latch See Figure C1719C1718 Filter Panel Latch See FigureMain Broom Compartment Doors See Figure Hydraulic ReservoirLevel Sight Gauge Hydraulic Reservoir Level Sight GaugeHopper Filter Cover See Figure Hopper Door Lever See FigureESP System Operating Instructions Recycling System Detergent LOW ON/OFF SwitchNON-RECYCLING or Standard Scrubbing System HOW IT Works Solution Tank Detergent Tank RecoveryScrubbing System HOW IT Works Floor Contact Recovery or ESP and Autofil System HOW IT WorksOrifice CheckOperating Instructions Emptying the Debris Hopper POST-OPERATION ChecklistBattery Charging Instructions Storage for BATTERY-POWERED MachinesMain Aisle Helpful Hints for Cleaning OperationHour Maintenance Checklist Service ChartService Chart Hour Weekly Maintenance ChecklistFront Service Precautions Service PrecautionsService Instructions Replacing the Side Broom Side Broom ServiceChecking the Hopper Seals Hopper ServiceCleaning the Hopper Cleaning the Dust Control FilterDust Flaps Replacing the Dust Control FilterBrakes Brake ServiceAdjusting the Brake Pedal Adjusting the BrakesFilling the Hydraulic Reservoir General Machine MaintenanceCleaning the Hydraulic System Fill Hydraulic ReservoirReplacing the Scrub Brush Solution LOW Warning LightRecovery High Warning Light Brush LatchRear Squeegee Adjusting CastersRecycling Pump ESP System Recycling Pump StorageBattery Abbreviations Screws Parts List LegendGeneral Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause RemedyCheck & repair. orSereplaceahC -.Lynn Internet Alto Headquarters Ordering Parts

46/53 specifications

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