Nilfisk-Advance RS 501 Instructions For Use Manual

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ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE14 33015498(3)2008-02 RS 501USEWARNING!On some points of the machine there are some adhesive labels indicating:DANGERWARNINGCAUTIONINSTRUCTION––––While reading this Manual, the operator must pay particular attention to the symbols shown.Do not cover these plates for any reason and immediately replace them if they are damaged.GENERAL CAUTIONSThis machine is designed as a high performance, high capacity sweeper that can clean in tight and congested areas. By design thismeans a narrow wheel base with tight steering capability.These design requirements can under certain conditions create instability during machine operation.Instability can be caused by a combination of machine travel speed, abrupt maneuvering, operation on an incline, low tire pressure,weight in the hopper and or raised hopper.For this reason the machine must be driven by a qualiied operator who must be properly instructed on how to use it and be awareof the potential risks.The following are situations known to cause instability in the machine and care should be taken by the operator to assure safeoperation:Lifting the hopper on an inclineManeuvering the machine with the hopper liftedAbrupt steeringManeuvering with speed, on a slope and/or with weight in the hopperLow tire pressureInside the cab there is a label (33, Fig. E) that warns the operator of the risk of instability and provides information on activities toavoid to prevent machine instability (see picture).BEFORE START-UPIf necessary, open the left upper panel door (4, Fig. G) by releasing the fasteners (5) with the supplied key, and refuel themachine through the iller neck (28, Fig. F).CAUTION!Do not ill the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 1.6 in (4 cm) from the iller neck to allow the fuel to expand.Check the dust control system water level through the warning light (23, Fig. D). If necessary, supply water according to thefollowing procedure:Disengage the fasteners (5 or 17, Fig. G) with the supplied key, then open the left or right panel door (4 or 16).Pour the water in the tanks (17 and 21, Fig. F), through the iller neck (18 or 22): pour the water through one of the illernecks only, because the tanks are connected.Cap on the iller neck (18 or 22, Fig. F).Close the left or right panel door (4 or 16, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (5 or 17) with the supplied key.Check that there are no open panel doors/hoods and that the machine is in normal operating conditions.DIESEL ENGINE START AND STOPDiesel engine startSit on the driver’s seat (17, Fig. E), fasten the seat-belts and check that the parking brake (7) is engaged.CAUTION!Always fasten the seat belts.With the lever (22, Fig. E), adjust the seat for a comfortable position.With the lever (6, Fig. E), adjust the steering wheel for a comfortable position.Adjust the rearview mirrors to easily see rear wheels.Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle by pressing the lever on the handle at the same time and moving it towardsthe back of machine.Check that the brooms are lifted, otherwise keep into consideration that, when starting the engine, broom immediate rotationcan cause damages.–––––1.2.••••3.1.2.3.4.5.6.https://harrissupplyind.com - To Order Parts Call 608-268-8080