Nilfisk-ALTO 2000 - Manual (Page 33)

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SMART 2000
C1539/0002
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
PARKING BRAKES
The parking brakes are located on the front wheels. They are operated by the brake pedal and the lock lever.
Check the parking brakes daily for proper operation and inspect the brake pads for wear every 100 hours of
operation.
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PEDAL
Perform this adjustment to ensure proper pedal height and linkage operation. The brakes are properly adjusted
when the brakes hold the sweeper on an 8 degree ramp. The brakes need adjusted if the Pedal travels closer
than 1 inch to the floor of the operator’s compartment when the brakes are fully engaged.
WARNING
The hopper could fall and cause serious injury. Always engage the hopper safety arm before working under the
hopper.
WARNING
Always park on a level surface, chock tires and observe safety procedures when adjusting the brakes.
ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKES
When adjusting the brake clevis, follow these steps.
1. Open cover.
2. Roll out battery on service cart
3. Remove Pin from clevis (U-Joint)
4. Adjust clevis clockwise to tighten brakes for maximum engagement.
5. With parking brake “off” rotate wheel with minimum drag (not completely free)
ADJUSTING THE FOOT THROTTLE SWITCH
With the foward/reverse pedal in the neutral position, the switches can be adjusted to .100” of face on the
forward/reverse pedal.
Figure 32
PARKING BRAKE SERVICE
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