Nilfisk-ALTO 580 P - Manual (Page 15)

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SIDE BROOM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Check the side broom height from the ground,
proceeding as follows:
– Drive the machine on a level ground;
– Keep the machine stationary, lower the side
broom and rotate it for few seconds;
– Stop and lift the side broom, then move the
machine;
– Check that the side broom print is, in extension
and orientation, as shown in the figure (1, Fig. J)
(the figure shows the right broom, the left broom
print is symmetrical).
In case the print is not within specifications, it is
necessary to adjust the broom height, proceeding as
described in the following steps.
2. Engage the parking brake using the pedal and the
lever (22 and 15, Fig. B).
3. Turn the ignition key (14, Fig. B) to “0” position.
4. Open the hood (13, Fig. C).
5. For the right side broom, use the lever (1, Fig. K):
Loosen the ring nut (2, Fig. J) and adjust the adjuster
(3) until the correct print (1) is achieved. Then fit it on
the lever by means of the ring nut (2, Fig. K).
For the left side broom, use the lever (4, Fig. K):
Loosen the ring nut (5, Fig. J) and use the adjuster
(6) to achieve the correct print (1). Then fit it on the
lever by means of the ring nut (5, Fig. K).
6. Perform step 1 again to check the proper adjustment
of the side broom height from the ground.
7. When the broom is too worn to be adjusted, replace it
as shown in the next paragraph.
SIDE BROOM REPLACEMENT
1. Drive the machine on a level ground and activate the
parking brake using the pedal and the lever (22 and
15, Fig. B).
2. Turn the ignition key (14, Fig. B) to “0” position.
3. Activate the lever (17 or 18, Fig. B) to lift the related
side broom.
4. Unscrew the screw (1, Fig. L) inside the side broom,
then remove the broom and the hub (2) by
disengaging it from the shaft (3). Recover the key (4)
and the washer (5).
5. At the bench, remove the four screws (6, Fig. L) and
separate the broom (8) from the hub (7).
6. Install the new broom (8) onto the hub (7), and tighten
the screws (6).
7. Reinstall the broom with the hub (2, Fig. L) on the
machine after seating the key (4). Position the washer
(5) and tighten the screw (1).
8. Carry out the side broom height adjustment as
described in the previous paragraph.
NOTE
Brooms of various hardness are available. This
procedure is applicable to all types of brooms.
NOTE
Brooms of various hardness are available. This
procedure is applicable to all types of brooms.
CAUTION!
It is advisable to use protective gloves
when replacing the side broom because
there can be cutting debris between the
bristles.