Lpg Engine; Operating The Machine; Before Starting The Machine; Starting And Stopping The Machine - Nilfisk Advance Proterra 13300106 Instructions D'utilisation

LPG ENGINE

Assembly only a LPG container with the following specifi cations:
• DOT fuel container marked for a minimum service pressure of 240 psig (1.7 MPa). It shall bear marking DOT-4BA240 or
DOT-4BW240.
Connect the fuel hose and open the cutoff valve on the tank. Always wear gloves when connecting and disconnecting the fuel hose.
When the machine is not operating, close the LPG tank valve.
NOTE
Place the LPG tank in a proper horizontal position. Connect the fuel hose to the tank and check that there are no gas
leaks.
WARNING!
Do not use the machine in case of gas leaks. Disconnect the fuel hose and replace the LPG tank. If the gas leak
persists, disconnect the fuel hose and contact the Advance Service Center.

OPERATING THE MACHINE

The Proterra™ is a rider-type automatic fl oor sweeping machine. The controls were designed to be user friendly. For single pass
sweeping the operator can simply lower the main broom.

BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE

1. Be sure to understand the operating controls and their functions.
2. Plan the cleaning route. Arrange long, straight passes with as few turns as possible.
3. Check the brake pedal (35). The pedal should be fi rm.
WARNING!
If the pedal is "spongy" or fades under pressure, do not drive the machine.
Report all defects immediately to service personnel.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE

Starting the machine
NOTE
The driver's seat (32) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be started up and driven only when
the operator is on the driver's seat.
4. (only for Proterra™ Diesel) Turn the ignition key (64) clockwise to position "I" and hold it until the pre-heating glow plug
indicator (63) turns off. Do not perform the step above, if the engine is already on and warmed up.
(only for Proterra™ LPG) Slowly open the safety valve on the LPG tank (50). Pull the engine choke lever (68).
(only for Proterra™ Gasoline) Pull the engine choke lever (68).
5. Turn the ignition key (64) clockwise to position "II", then release it when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after running the starter for 15 seconds, release the ignition key, wait 1 minute and then repeat
steps 1 e 2.
(for Proterra™ LPG and Gasoline) After the ignition, let the engine run for a few seconds, then release the choke lever ((68).
6. Before using the machine, run the engine at idle for 5 minutes by turning the engine speed lever (51) backward (idle speed).
7. Disengage the Parking Brake.
8. Turn the engine speed lever (51) forward (working speed) and drive the machine at slow speed for 2 or 3 minutes to warm up
the hydraulic system.
9. Press the front part of the drive pedal (37) to move forward and the rear part to move backward.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
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.
Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal (35) to control machine speed while descending
inclines.
Do not turn the machine on an incline; drive straight up or down.
Stopping the machine
10. To stop the machine release the pedal (37).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal (36).
11. Turn off the machine by turning the ignition key (64) to "O", then remove it.
12. Engage the parking brake.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Proterra™ 33019864(1)2009-05
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