Nilfisk-ALTO 580 P - Manual (Page 10)

ENGLISH USER MANUAL
8 FLOORTEC R 580 P 146 2603 000(1)2005-03 A
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Starting the machine
1.
Sit in the driver's seat (23, Fig. B) and, using the lever
(19) adjust the seat longitudinally, to a comfortable
position.
2. Unlock the steering wheel (6, Fig. B) by pulling the
lever (7) and adjust its tilting according to one's
comfort. After the adjustment, release the handle (7)
and lightly move the steering wheel to hook it on the
internal retainer.
3. Make sure that the parking brake is engaged with the
pedal (22, Fig. B) and the lever (15).
4. Make sure that the suction is closed by means of the
lever (13, Fig. B).
5. Make sure that the main and the side brooms are in
the lifted position by means of the levers (20, 17, 18,
Fig. B).
6. Set the engine throttle lever (24, Fig. B) on MIN (idle
speed).
7. Pull the engine choke lever (25, Fig. B).
8. Turn the ignition key (14, Fig. B) and start the petrol
engine. When the engine starts, release the ignition
key immediately.
9. After the ignition, let the engine idle for a few
seconds, then release the choke lever (25, Fig. B).
10. Warm up the engine for a few minutes with the lever
in MIN position (idle speed).
11. Run the engine at working speed by positioning the
engine throttle lever (24, Fig. B) in MAX position
(maximum speed). Keep it in this position while using
the machine.
12. Disengage the parking brake by pressing the related
pedal (22, Fig. B) and unlocking the lever (15).
13. Start the machine and move it to the working area by
turning the steering wheel (6, Fig. B) and pressing the
pedal (16) on the front side to move forward and on
the rear side to move backward.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to
maximum speed by increasing the pressure exerted
on the pedal.
14. Open the suction by means of the lever (13, Fig. B)
15. Lower the main broom using the lever (20, Fig. B).
16. Activate the lever (17, Fig. B) to lower the right side
broom.
17. Activate the lever (18, Fig. B) to lower the left side
broom, if present.
18. To sweep, turn the steering wheel (6, Fig. B) and
move the machine forward by pressing the pedal (16)
correctly.
Stopping the machine
1.
To stop the machine, release the pedal (16, Fig. B).
To stop the machine quickly, also press the service
brake pedal (22, Fig. B).
2. Lift the main and side brooms with the related levers
(20, 17, 18, Fig. B).
3. Close the suction by means of the lever (13, Fig. B).
4. Run the engine at idle by setting the engine throttle
lever (24, Fig. B) to MIN (idle speed).
5. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key (14, Fig. B)
to “0” position and taking it off.
6. Engage the parking brake by pressing the brake
pedal (22, Fig. B) and by activating the brake lock
control lever (15).
NOTE
Do not use the choke lever if the engine is hot
and if the air temperature is sufficiently high.
CAUTION!
When starting the petrol engine, do not
keep the key (14, Fig. B) in cranking
position for too long (maximum 10
seconds) so as not to damage the starter. If
the petrol engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not insist and require
assistance from the person responsible for
the machine.
CAUTION!
When starting the engine using the ignition
key (14, Fig. B) do not activate the
forward/reverse gear pedal (16, Fig. B).
NOTE
In this condition the machine is ready to move,
all the brooms (main and side brooms) start
rotating and the dust suction system activates.
Otherwise, when the engine is at idle, it is not
possible to activate any machine function.
NOTE
All brooms (10, 11, 12, Fig. C) can be lifted or
lowered when the machine is moving.