Nilfisk-ALTO 692003 manual Troubleshooting, American-Lincoln, 1-59, Smart, Problem, Probable Cause

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

AMERICAN-LINCOLN	1-59
SMART