Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 manual 3RD Broom Position Check and Adjustment

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Side broom forward tilting angle (5, Fig. AF) adjustment

6.On both sides of the machine, loosen the locknuts (6 and 7, Fig. AF), then adjust the forward tilting angle (5) by placing a lever in the hole (9) and turning the tie rod (8).

When the adjustment is completed, tighten the locknuts (6) and (7).

7.Perform step 1 again.

Side broom side tilting angle (10, Fig. AF) adjustment

8.On both sides of the machine, loosen the screws (11 and 12, Fig. AF), then adjust the side tilting angle (10). When the adjustment is completed, tighten the screws (11) and (12).

9.Perform step 1 again.

Side broom side position adjustment

10.The purpose of this adjustment is to improve the side position of the brooms as to the suction inlet (17, Fig. G).

11.To perform the adjustment, loosen/tighten the self-locking nuts (1 and/or 2, Fig. AG), thus changing the side position of the brooms. To have a optimum adjustment, the arms must be slightly tensioned outwards.

12.When the side brooms are too worn out, the adjustment is not possible; replace the brooms according to the instructions in the relevant paragraph.

3RD BROOM POSITION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

NOTE

Brooms of various hardness are available. This procedure is applicable to all types of brooms.

3rd broom position check

1.Check the 3rd broom for proper height and tilting, according to the following procedure:

•Drive the machine on a level ground.

•Start the machine and bring the 3rd broom arm (1, Fig. AH) straight in front of the cab (as shown in the figure) according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.

•Turn the 3rd broom tilting switch (22, Fig. D) to neutral position.

•Keeping the machine stationary, lower the 3rd broom completely (2, Fig. AH) and allow it to rotate for a few seconds.

•Stop and lift the 3rd broom, then move the machine.

•Check that the size and orientation of the print left by the 3rd broom is as follows:

–The broom must touch the ground along a circle arc ranging from “10 o’clock” position to “2 o’clock” position (3, Fig. AH).

–The broom forward tilting angle (4, Fig. AH) must be 10 degrees approximately.

If necessary, adjust the broom according to the following procedure.

2.Engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).

3.Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.

3rd broom height adjustment

4.Operate on the tensioning self-locking nut (5, Fig. AI) of the spring (6) and consider the following:

•To lower the broom, the nut (5) must be unscrewed;

•To lift the broom, the nut (5) must be screwed.

5.Perform step 1 again.

3rd broom forward tilting angle (4, Fig. AH) adjustment

6.Loosen the locknuts (7 and 8, Fig. AI), then adjust the forward tilting angle (4) by placing a lever in the hole (10) and turning the tie rod (9).

7.When the adjustment is completed, tighten the locknuts (7) and (8).

8.Perform step 1 again.

9.When the broom is too worn out the adjustment is no more possible; replace the broom according to the instructions in the relevant paragraph.

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RS 1300