Nilfisk Advance RS 501 Instructions D'utilisation page 34

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7. Fasten the seat belts (11, Fig. E).
CAUTION!
For the operator's safety, the seat belts must always be fastened.
NOTE
When turning the ignition key to ON, the display fi rst page (1, Fig. H) shows a symbol (5) that warns that the seat belts
must be fastened.
8. Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle by pressing the lever on the handle at the same time.
9. Check that the brooms are lifted, otherwise keep into consideration that, when starting the engine, broom immediate rotation
can cause damages.
10. Check that the machine is in neutral [drive pedal (4, Fig. E) not pressed].
NOTE
The machine is equipped with a safety system that does not allow for engine start up when the drive pedal (4, Fig. E) is
pressed.
11. Insert the ignition key (17, Fig. D), press it, turn it clockwise and hold it in the fi rst position.
Then, the brake lights will fl ash for 30 seconds and on the warning light panel (2, Fig. D) all the warning lights turn on
temporarily, the following ones only stay on:
• Diesel engine glow plug pre-heating warning light (10, Fig. D)
• Charged battery indicator light (8, Fig. D)
• Engine oil pressure warning light (15, Fig. D)
• Parking brake warning light (9, Fig. D)
The display (11, Fig. D) automatically shows in sequence the fi rst page and then the transport/working mode even if the engine
is running. To know the display options and information, see Display Functions paragraph.
When the glow plug pre-heating warning light (11, Fig. D) turns off, turn the ignition key clockwise, to the end of stroke, and
then release it when the diesel engine starts.
WARNING!
To switch the starter key to the position for engine cranking, fi rst press and turn the key.
CAUTION!
Preheating times must be respected especially in harsh climate areas, to avoid excessive smoke.
CAUTION!
When starting the diesel engine, do not keep the ignition key in cranking position too long (maximum 15
seconds) to avoid damaging the starter. If the engine does not start, wait a minute before trying again.
Before trying to start the engine again, turn the ignition key counterclockwise, to the initial position.
If the engine does not start after two attempts, do not persist, ask for help from the person responsible for the
machine.
12. Check that, when the engine is running, all the warning lights are off and the suction inlet is lifted.
NOTE
The machine is equipped with a system that turns on all the machine controls except the switches (12 and 28, Fig. D)
when the engine is running. If this function does not operate, check the engine speed sensor for proper operation.
13. With the throttle lever (16, Fig. E) in an intermediate position, let the engine run for a few minutes to allow it to warm up,
especially when the air temperature is low.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
33019745(2)2009-12 RS 501