Nilfisk-ALTO RS 1300 Dust Control System Water Filter Cleaning, Hydraulic System OIL Level Check

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DUST CONTROL SYSTEM WATER FILTER CLEANING

WARNING!

Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed air or water gun.

NOTE

When the filter is removed, the water inside the tanks comes out. It is advisable to perform this maintenance procedure when the tanks are empty.

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

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

3.Operating over the right side of the rear axle, unscrew the water filter cover (1, Fig. Z) and remove it together with the filter.

4.Separate the filter (2, Fig. Z) from the cover (3), then wash and clean them. If necessary, replace the filter.

5.Install the filter and the cover.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL CHECK

CAUTION!

This procedure must be performed with the hopper (6, Fig. G) completely lowered.

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

2.Start the engine as shown in the relevant paragraph.

3.Open the left side upper and lower lids (9 and 11, Fig. G) by disengaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.

4.Check that the needle of the efficiency indicator (1, Fig. AA) of the hydraulic system discharge filter (2) is in the green area (3), otherwise the filter (2) must be replaced (see the procedure in the Service Manual).

5.Check that there are no oil leaks in the upper area (4, Fig. AA) of the hydraulic system oil tank, otherwise the tank breather filter (5) must be replaced (see the procedure in the Service Manual).

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

7.Using the indicator (6, Fig. AA), check that the oil level in the tank is between the MIN and MAX marks.

8.If necessary, unscrew the plug (7, Fig. AA), remove the filter (2) and top up. For the types of oil to be used, see Technical Data chapter.

NOTE

Top up by using the same type of oil that is in the tank.

9.Install the filter (2, Fig. AA) and tighten the plug (7).

10.Close the left side upper and lower lids (11 and 9, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL COOLER FIN CLEANING CHECK

WARNING!

Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed air or water gun.

1.Empty the hopper (6, Fig. G); if it contains a small quantity of waste, it is not necessary to dump it.

2.Drive the machine on a solid and level ground, then engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).

3.Lift the hopper (6, Fig. G), according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.

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

5.To avoid that the hopper lowers by accident, install the lifted hopper support rods (3, Fig. F), according to the instructions shown on the relevant paragraph.

6.Close the left and right side upper lids (9 and 28, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10) and (29) with the supplied key.

7.Remove the screws, then remove the engine compartment panel (11, Fig. F).

8.Open the right side lower lid (34, Fig. G) by disengaging the fastener (35) with the supplied key.

9.Clean the hydraulic system oil cooler fins (9, Fig. F) with compressed air (maximum 87.0 psi [6 Bar]). If necessary, point the compressed air in the opposite direction of the cooling air.

10.Inside the radiator (9, Fig. F), check that the fan turns freely.

11.Perform steps 3 to 8 in the reverse order.

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