User manual NILFISK ATS

[. . . ] American-Lincoln Technology OPERATOR'S MANUAL Beginning with Serial Number: 682021 READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel. Damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. [. . . ] NOTE The overhead guard option has a safety latch for storing open cover. LIFT AND TURN C1722-9706 After closing the engine cover, check it to be certain the latch has fully engaged and is latched. NOTE C1722 FIGURE 23 Side covers can be removed for service. 1-28 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE American-Lincoln Technology ATS 46/53 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE (See Figure 24) The sight gauge is located on the inside of the hydraulic reservoir in the engine compartment. The sight gauge is used to indicate the level of fluid in the reservoir. The fluid level must be visible in the sight gauge when the hopper is in the down position. MAIN BROOM COMPARTMENT DOORS (See Figure 25) The main broom compartment doors are located behind the front tires on both sides of the machine. The doors provide access to the main broom for service or inspection. WARNING Operate Only When Lids, Doors, And Access Panels Are Securely Closed. C1730 FIGURE 24 Open the right side door to remove or replace the main broom. The right side door is an integral part of the main broom drive system and must be closed for operation. Open the left side broom door for inspection. Check the drive hub for banding and shrink-wrap which have a tendency to get tangled in the broom driver. To open the main broom door, reach inside the hole in the door and lift up on the latch handle. The door latch will automatically engage when the door is closed. NOTE Side squeegees mount on doors and the scrub deck must be lowered to slide the doors and squeegees into place. MAIN BROOM COMPARTMENT LATCH PULL UP TO OPEN C0729A/9707 C0729A FIGURE 25 NOTE For proper function of side squeegees, side squeegees must be positioned so the lift strap is above the scrub deck lift brackets. Damage to the side squeegees could occur if not in the correct position. WARNING SEAT COMPARTMENT COVER (See Figure 26) The seat compartment cover opens to allow easy access to various components that will need to be inspected or serviced periodically. The cover opens forward and has a safety latch to hold the cover in the open position. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. SC7750 On battery powered machines, the compartment below the seat contains motor and pump and hydraulic reservoir. On Gas/Diesel/LP powered machines, the seat compartment contains the fuel tank. C0731A A FIGURE 26 American-Lincoln Technology ATS 46/53 1-29 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES HOPPER DOOR LEVER (See Figure 27) The hopper door lever is located on the operator's compartment and is used to close and open the hopper dump door. The lever is a two position hydraulic valve that is spring loaded to the center position which "HOLDS" the hopper door in position. To open the hopper dump door for sweeping or dumping, push the lever to the "OPEN" direction. To close the hopper dump door for dumping or transporting, push the lever fully back in the "CLOSE" direction, and hold for 3 seconds or until you hear the door close. NOTE (Gas) C1717A FIGURE 27 The dump door will automatically open when the main broom is engaged and the hopper is lowered. HOPPER DOOR LEVER (Variable Dump Hopper Only) HOPPER LEVER HOPPER LIFT LEVER (See Figure 28) The hopper lift lever is located on the operator's compartment console. The lever is a two position hydraulic valve that controls the operation of the hopper lift system. [. . . ] Loose connections between suction hose & squeegee or between hoses of manifold inlet. Vacuum motor not operating. Water Spills From Squeegee. Lack Of Suction At Rear. 4. Vacuum float shut off American-Lincoln Technology ATS 46/53 1-59 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE 1. If they are worn to ½" (1. 3 cm) or less, replace all 3 brushes 2. [. . . ]