Starting And Stopping The Machine - Nilfisk Advance RS 500 Instructions D'utilisation

Diesel engine stop
1. 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.
2. Turn the ignition key (17, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the
end of stroke, then remove it.
3. Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE

The machine can be started and set to:
– Transport mode
– Working mode
The relevant procedures are shown below.
Setting the machine to transport mode
To transport the machine (without sweeping), it is necessary
to set the transport mode according to the following
procedure:
1. Start the diesel engine as described in the previous
paragraph.
2. Check that the hopper (12, Fig. G) is lowered and that
the warning light (26, Fig. D) is off.
3. Check that the suction fan is off; see the lever (14, Fig.
E).
4. Lift the safety flange (24, Fig. E), then lift the suction inlet
and side brooms with the lever (12) if they are down.
5. Gradually bring forward the engine throttle lever (16, Fig.
E) and set the engine speed on the display (11, Fig. D)
to 2,500 rpm.
6. Start to transport the machine, by keeping hands on the
steering wheel (2, Fig. E) and gradually pressing the
pedal (4), 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 exerted on the pedal.
WARNING!
Remind that the steering is on the rear axle.
Use rearview mirrors to see rear end of
machine when maneuvering.
WARNING!
In case of obstacles (for example a sidewalk),
remind to lift the suction inlet.
Stopping the machine in transport mode
1. To stop the machine release the pedal (4, Fig. E).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal
(5).
2. 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.
3. Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (17, Fig.
D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove
it.
4. Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
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Setting the machine to working mode
Set the machine to working mode according to the following
procedure:
1. Start the diesel engine as described in the relevant
paragraph.
2. Check that the hopper (12, Fig. G) is lowered and that
the warning light (26, Fig. D) is off.
3. Gradually bring forward the engine throttle lever (16, Fig.
E) and set the engine speed on the display (11, Fig. D)
to 2,500 rpm.
4. Turn on the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
5. To start the broom, lift the safety flange (23, Fig. E), then
lower the suction inlet and side brooms with the lever
(12).
NOTE
Side brooms turn only when the suction inlet is
lowered.
6. If necessary, open the dust control system valves (8 and
9, Fig. E), considering the following:
– Suction inlet nozzle valve (8, Fig. E): Open it always,
except when the floor to be cleaned is wet.
– Side broom nozzle valve (9, Fig. E): Open it when the
floor is dry and dusty.
7. Turn on the dust control system water pump with the
switch (19, Fig. D).
8. Disengage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
9. Start sweeping, by keeping the hands on the steering
wheel (2, Fig. E) and gradually pressing the pedal (4), 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 exerted on the pedal.
While working, the machine picks up both light materials
such as dust, paper, leaves, etc. and heavy materials
such as stones, bottles, etc.
NOTE
The suction inlet (10, Fig. G) and the brooms (8
and 9) can be lifted or lowered when the
machine is moving.
The brooms do not turn when they are lifted.
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