Nilfisk-Advance America Terra 5200B - Manual (Page 11)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
146 1996 000(2)2004-08 – Terra™ 5200B 9
HOPPER DUMPING
1. The maximum dumping height is 54.3 in (1,380 mm)
(see Fig. U).
2. To dump the hopper, drive the machine near the
dustbin and proceed as follows:
– Lift the side and main brooms;
– Deactivate the vacuum system by operating the
lever (17, Fig. B);
– Press the filter shaker button (14, Fig. B).
3. Keep people far from the machine and especially
from the hopper (4, Fig. C).
4. Press both the consent push-button (1, Fig. B) and
the hopper lifting push-button (15) to lift the hopper (1,
Fig. T) up to the desired position.
5. Press both the consent push-button (1, Fig. B) and
the hopper (2, Fig. U) overturning push-button (16,
Fig. B) and discharge all the debris in the dustbin (1,
Fig. U).
6. To overturn the hopper back to the horizontal
position, press the consent push-button (1, Fig. B)
while pressing the hopper overturning push-button
(16. Fig. B).
7. To lower the hopper, press both the consent
push-button (1, Fig. B) and the hopper lowering
push-button (15).
8. The machine is ready to start working again.
AFTER USING THE MACHINE
At the end of the work, before leaving the machine:
–
Lift the main broom by operating the lever (24, Fig. B).
– Lift the side brooms by operating the levers (21 and
22, Fig. B).
– Deactivate the vacuum system by operating the lever
(17, Fig. B), then press the filter shaker push-button
(14, Fig. B) for a short interval, and activate the
vacuum system again.
– Dump the hopper (4, Fig. C) (see the previous
paragraph).
– Remove the key from the ignition switch (18, Fig. B).
– Engage the parking brake by pressing the brake
pedal (26, Fig. B) and by operating the brake lock
control lever (19).
WORKING LIGHT ADJUSTMENT
If it is necessary to adjust the working light beam aiming
(9, Fig. C), operate on the screws (22).
MACHINE LONG INACTIVITY
If you foresee that the machine will not be used for more
than 30 days, proceed as follows:
–
Check that the machine storage area is dry and
clean.
– Disconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V).
FIRST PERIOD OF USE
After the first period of use (first 8 hours) it is necessary to
check that the fixing and connecting elements are
correctly tightened, that the visible parts are integral and
that there are no tears.
WARNING!
Always carry out this operation on a level
ground to avoid machine unbalance.
WARNING!
When lifting and dumping the hopper (4,
Fig. C), keep the parking brake engaged by
pressing the pedal and operating the lever
(26 and 19, Fig. B).
CAUTION!
The hopper (2, Fig. U) can be overturned
only after having lifted it at a minimum
height of 10.6 in (270 mm).
CAUTION!
The hopper can be overturned only if it is
not in its original position (horizontal
position).