Starting and Stopping the Machine

USER MANUAL

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The machine can be started and set to:

–Transport mode

–Working mode

The relevant procedures are shown below.

WARNING!

When steering, avoid abrupt direction changes, pay careful attention and drive the machine at slow speed, especially when the hopper is full or when operating on inclines.

CAUTION!

Before operating the machine, check that the tyre pressure is correct (72.5 psi [5 bar]) and, if necessary, adjust it.

Setting the machine to transport mode

To transport the machine (without sweeping), it is necessary to set the transfer mode according to the following procedure:

1.Start the engine as shown in the previous paragraph.

2.Check that the hopper (7, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (18, Fig. D) is off.

3.Check that the suction fan is off; see the lever (8, Fig. E).

4.Lift the suction inlet and side brooms by pressing the push-button (38, Fig. D).

5.Check that the parking brake (13, Fig. E) is engaged.

6.Get out of the machine and bring the 3rd broom safety arm from the position (2, Fig. H) (disengaged) to the position (1) (engaged), by engaging the tooth (3) on the bracket (4).

7.Gradually bring forward the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) and set the engine speed on the display (17, Fig. D) to 2,600 rpm.

8.Start to transport the machine, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel (28, Fig. D) and gradually pressing the pedal (26), on the front side to move forward and on the rear side to move backward.

The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.

WARNING!

Remind that the steering is on the rear axle. Use rearview mirrors to see rear end of machine when manoeuvring.

WARNING!

In case of obstacles (for example a footpath), remind to lift the suction inlet.

Stopping the machine in transport mode

1.To stop the machine release the pedal (26, Fig. D).

2.To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal (31).

3.Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle, and hold it in this position for a few minutes to let the system stabilize.

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

5.Engage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).

RS 850

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Nilfisk-ALTO RS 850 Starting and Stopping the Machine, Setting the machine to transport mode

Models: RS 850

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