Nilfisk-ALTO CR 1500 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATIONS OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES
THROTTLE CONTROL
See Figure 2. The Throttle Control (V or W) is located on the left side console. Gas and LP equipment have a Throttle Switch (W). Diesel
versions have a Lever (V). To operate the diesel: For full throttle, grasp the lever and push up and right to the locking notch. To reduce to idle,
grasp the lever and push it up and to the left (away from the locking notch). Let the lever lower until it rests at the bottom of the slot. “Load”
(brooms and/or brushes and/or dust control operating) and “No Load” (brooms, brushes & dust control off) RPMs are the same for gas and
LP equipment. There will be a slight drop between “Load” and “No Load” RPMs with diesels. Always return the throttle switch/lever to the idle
position before turning off the key to stop the engine.
MACHINE
RPM’s
IDLE “NO LOAD”
SWEEPER / SCRUBBER
(1 speed) Gas/LP 950 2050
Diesel 950 2150
SWEEPER
(2 speed levels)
Gas/LP
1st 950 2050
2nd 950 2450
Diesel
1st 950 2150
2nd 950 2550
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) - GAS, LP ONLY
The Check Engine Light “MIL” (T) is located on the left side console. If the light comes on, it indicates a problem with the engine. Go to the GM
Engine Service Manual, Section 7, for directions on how to diagnose the problem.
PARKING BRAKE
The Parking Brake Lever (S) is located in the left side of the driver compartment fl oor. See Figure 8. This lever, when raised to the upright position
(a), will “lock” the foot brake pedal in the down position.
FOOT BRAKE
See Figure 2. The Foot Brake Pedal (O) is located to the right of the steering column on the fl oor of the driver compartment. See Figure 9. The foot
brake on the front wheels is a mechanical system actuated by the brake pedal.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
a
S
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