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American-Lincoln Technology ATS 46/53 OPERATOR’S SWEEPER/SCRUBBER MANUAL Beginning with Serial Number: 683001 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 ISO 9001 your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel.
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SPARE PARTS LIST - SC7750 MACHINE ....................3-46 SPARE PARTS LIST - SC7750 BATTERY MACHINE .................. 3-47 SPARE PARTS LIST - SC7750 BATTERY MACHINE .................. 3-48 SPARE PARTS LIST - GAS/LP/DIESEL MACHINE ..................3-49 WARRANTY ..............................3-50 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
Squeegee Lift Cylinder and Cable, Auto Lift in Reverse Squeegee Hose 2 Inch (5.08 cm) Diameter TANKS Solution Tank 70 Gallon (264.96 Liters) Polyethylene Recovery Tank 70 Gallon (264.96 Liters) Polyethylene Solution Metering Variable to 3.0 GPM American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
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The guarantee is invalidated if the machine is not operated in accordance with these instructions or otherwise abused. The guarantee is invalidated if the machine is not serviced as described. MACHINE DATA MACHINE NAME DATE / SERIAL NUMBER MODEL RATED POWER WEIGHT IP X3 MAX OPERATING SLOPE American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 85.5“ 217.17 cm 78.75“ 200.025 cm SC7750 American-Lincoln® 52“ 143.5 cm 27.0“ 50.8“ 68.60 cm 129.03 cm 102.5“ 260.35 cm 25.75“ 25.75“ 65.41 cm 65.41 cm 55.5“ C1694d/0402 140.97 cm American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
F = Fine Thread * = Torque values for #6 through 1/4 are lb./in. All others are lb./ft. NOTE Decrease the torque by 20% when using thread lubricant The torque tolerance is ± on torque values. C2000/9905 1-10 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
1 5/16-12 200-220 1 11/16-12 125-140 1 5/8-12 210-280 2-12 150-165 1 7/8-12 270-360 * O-Ring face seal type end not defined for this tube size. NOTE Parts must be lightly oiled with hydraulic fluid. C-2002 American-Lincoln 1-11 ATS 46/53...
American-Lincoln ® C1694c FIGURE 1 YOUR ATS 46/53 MACHINE HAS BEEN SHIPPED COMPLETE, BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE WITHOUT FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS. PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION (IC Engine Powered) 1. Connect and tighten battery cables. 2. Fill the tank with REGULAR GRADE gasoline. (Diesel fuel if equipped with diesel engine.) WARNING Never fill the tank while the engine is running.
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BATTERY-POWERED MACHINES *Uncrate the machine and carefully remove from skid to prevent damage. *The ATS 46/53 machines that are shipped without batteries have the (+) positive drive motor lead discon nected. *Open the battery compartment and connect the (+) positive motor lead to the top terminal post (the wire “P”...
You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK. WARNING Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. WARNING Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. American-Lincoln 1-15 ATS 46/53...
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If it becomes necessary to remove such equipment for repair or maintenance, this equipment must be reinstalled before the machine is placed back into operation. 1-16 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
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Use caution when mounting or dismounting the machine particularly on wet slippery surfaces. Do not dump the hopper over an open pit or dock. Do not dump the hopper when positioned on a grade (ramp). The machine must be level (horizontal). American-Lincoln 1-17 ATS 46/53...
Flip the switch located on/near the air cleaner bracket in the engine compartment, count the number of times the panel light flashes, then go to “Engine Check Light Codes” at the end of this chapter to determine the problem. 1-18 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
TO ADJUST LOCK “LOCK” position. To adjust the seat, push “FORWARD” on the lever and C-0508a move the seat to the desired position. Then release the C0508A-2 FIGURE 5 lever to “LOCK” the seat into place. American-Lincoln 1-19 ATS 46/53...
2. Set the parking brake. 3. Raise the hopper. 4. Lift safety arm to engage the slot on the hopper frame. 5. When work has been completed, replace the safey arm C1700 to the stowed position. C1700 FIGURE 8 1-20 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
MAIN BROOM ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 10) The main broom lever has an adjustment for changing the sweep height to compensate for broom wear. The main broom adjustment is located under the left side of the C1642-1 FIGURE 10 instrument panel. American-Lincoln 1-21 ATS 46/53...
The switch has a center position to raise the squeegee with the vacuum in to allow vacuuming the water left on the C1642B FIGURE 13 squeegee recovery hose. This prevents water from dripping on the floor with the squeegee “UP.” 1-22 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
3. “Tip” the float switch on the solution tank to depressurize the water hose before disconnecting WARNING To prevent oversudsing and machine damage, use only AMERICAN-LINCOLN Industrial Cleaner Solution #100. DO NOT put gasoline, combustible or flammable material in the solution, detergent, or recovery tanks. American-Lincoln 1-23 ATS 46/53...
The recovery high warning light will illuminate approximately 5 minutes before the recovery tank is full, giving ample time to complete the scrubbing cycle, before the mechanical float shuts off the vacuum to the recovery tank. 1-24 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
TO STOP: Allow the pedal to return to the centered posi- tion. ADJUSTMENT To increase braking action while moving in reverse gently ADJUSTMENT put pressure on the upper portion of the pedal. HOLES C1789 FIGURE 18 American-Lincoln 1-25 ATS 46/53...
A switch triggered by the hopper and dump door’s position control the sweeping functions, main broom, side broom, dust control, and filter shaker. The hopper must be down and the dump door open to allow these functions to work. 1-26 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
Charge batteries when the needle drops into the red zone while operating the machine. Do not operate the machine if the needle stays in the red area. American-Lincoln 1-27 ATS 46/53...
The overhead guard option has a safety latch for storing open cover. LIFT After closing the engine cover, check it to be certain the TURN latch has fully engaged and is latched. NOTE C1722-9706 C1722 FIGURE 23 Side covers can be removed for service. 1-28 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. 7750 On battery powered machines, the compartment below the seat contains motor and pump and hydraulic reservoir. On Gas/Diesel/LP powered machines, the seat compart- ment contains the fuel tank. C0731A A FIGURE 26 American-Lincoln 1-29 ATS 46/53...
Inspect the cover gaskets daily. Replace any cover gaskets that show signs of deterioration. Failure to maintain the gaskets in serviceable condition will de- grade dust control at the floor and will result in less than optimal sweeping performance. C1725A/9706 C1725A FIGURE 29 1-30 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
When the hopper is raised the safety arm must be engaged before ANY work is done under the hopper. The hopper safety lock arm is located under the hopper C1694B/9706 assembly. After the work is complete the safety arm C1694B FIGURE 31 must be disengaged. American-Lincoln 1-31 ATS 46/53...
FIGURE 32 THE SCRUBBING SYSTEM - HOW IT WORKS There are two scrubbing systems available for the ATS 46/53 machine, the non-recycling or standard scrubbing system and the recycling or ESP scrubbing system. THE NON-RECYCLING OR STANDARD SCRUBBING SYSTEM - HOW IT WORKS During the scrubbing process, detergent solution water from the solution tank is fed to the solution line.
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Tuck solution tank drain hose behind bumper during operation hose ORIFICE CHECK VALVE DETERGENT TANK SOLUTION SOLUTION RECOVERY TANK TANK PUMP FILTER FILTER FLOW VALVE VALVE AUTOFIL SEPARATOR DETERGENT FILL COUPLING PUMP SCRUB BRUSH SQUEEGEE P4759a FLOOR CONTACT P4759A FIGURE 33 American-Lincoln 1-33 ATS 46/53...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THE VARIABLE DUMP SWEEPING AND DUST CONTROL SYSTEMS-HOW THEY WORK Variable Dump ATS 46/53 machines are equipped with a sweeping and dust control system. (See Figure 34) DUST CONTROL C1731 FIGURE 34 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Set parking brake.
13. Move the hopper lift lever forward to the “LOWER” position and hold until the hopper is closed. 14. Move the hopper dump door lever to the “OPEN” position until the dump door opens. WARNING Do not turn off the engine with the hopper in the lifted position. American-Lincoln 1-35 ATS 46/53...
The batteries may need to be replaced if the battery shows a significant difference of specific gravity between the cells. 1-36 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
Replace the sweeping broom when the bristles are worn to 3 inch (8cm) length. Replace disc brushes when bristles are reduced to ½ inch (1.3 cm) in length. Replace squeegee rubbers when all usable edges have become rounded with wear, impairing the wiping action. American-Lincoln 1-37 ATS 46/53...
To prevent injury or engine damage, do not remove the radiator cap under any conditions while the engine is running or when it is hot. To prevent burns from steam or scalding hot coolant being expelled from the radiator, use extreme care when removing the radiator cap. Wait until the engine has cooled. 1-40 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
The frame is supported by two plates located inside the broom doors. The carriage bolts that secure the plates to the frame will need to be loosened. The frame can then be leveled and the bolts re-tightened. American-Lincoln 1-41 ATS 46/53...
10. Determine if adjustment to the side brooms height is necessary by examining the floor contact area. The broom should contact the floor as shown in Figure 36. Adjust the side broom height if the contact area on the floor does not match the diagram. 1-42 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
Be careful to not damage the filter media while cleaning. The filter can be cleaned with a solution of soap and water. If this cleaning method is used do not use the filter until it has completely dried. American-Lincoln 1-43 ATS 46/53...
2. Loosen the flap retaining screws and adjust the flap to clear the floor and leave a 1/16" to 1/8" gap. 3. Tighten flap-retaining screws while holding flap in position. 4. Drive the machine on a smooth surface and recheck the flaps for proper floor clearance. 1-44 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
1. Right hand brake cable slack. 2. Adjust parking brake for maximum engagement. 3. With parking brake lever “off” check L.H. wheel must rotate with minimum drag. (Not completely free) 4. Adjust R.H. brake to provide minimum drag when released. American-Lincoln 1-45 ATS 46/53...
Place O-ring (moisten with clean hydraulic fluid) and cover into position. Reattach fasteners to the filter cover. Clean any hydraulic reservoir fluid spills. The fluid P-5091/9907 can damage painted surfaces of the machine. P5091 FIGURE 41 1-46 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
(engine running) when the solution control lever is moved into the low to high range, first check the circuit by manually activating the switch. If the detergent pump does not operate at this time, a further electrical or mechanical check is required (see Electrical Troubleshooting Guide or Detergent Pump Troubleshooting). American-Lincoln 1-47 ATS 46/53...
C1677-1/9705 C1677-1 FIGURE 43 ADJUSTING CASTERS Lower the squeegee on a flat surface, making sure the rear squeegee blade is perpendicular to the surface. Adjust the caster 3/16” above the flat surface. Lock the jam nuts. 1-48 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
4. Clean dust collector (housed in cap) by squeezing and releasing the rubber valve several times 5. Remove both filter elements and discard 6. Insert new safety and main filter elements 7. Replace cap and close latches American-Lincoln 1-49 ATS 46/53...
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GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE SAFETY AIR CLEANER DUST COLLECTOR RUBBER VALVE AIR FILTER CAP w/DUST COLLECTOR MAIN FILTER ELEMENT SAFETY FILTER ELEMENT AIR FILTER HOUSING FIGURE 45 1-50 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
Over tightening the belt may result in excessive wear on the alternator and water pump bearings, as well as premature wear on the belt itself. Therefore, it is recommended that proper belt tension be maintained. American-Lincoln 1-51 ATS 46/53...
This will permanently discharge the battery. C1737/9706 C1737 FIGURE 50 GAS TANK The gas tank is located under the driver’s seat. It may be filled from the rear of the machine. FILL FUEL TANK C1721 C1721 FIGURE 51 1-52 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NOTE Orientation of the transmission arm assembly depends upon which engine is installed in the ATS 46/53 Sweeper Scrubber. NOTE Adjustment directions given are as seen from the operator’s position in the driver’s seat. 1. Check engine no load RPM : 2050 RPM for gas and LP; 2150 for diesel. Check hydraulic reservoir oil level.
When the machine is to stand unused for a period of time (overnight), park it in a designated area. Shut off the service valve at the tank and operate engine until the remaining fuel is consumed. Turn off key. 1-54 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
1. Check connections for leaks. 2. Open the LP storage tank valve. 3. Check the regulator. Momentarily press the fuel primer on the regulator cover to bleed air out of the system. 4. Start the machine’s engine. American-Lincoln 1-55 ATS 46/53...
LP FUEL TANKS The LP tank is located under the driver’s seat. Use only the proper size and type of LP tank. The ATS 46/53 LP powered sweeper/scrubber uses a 33.5 lb. Liquid withdraw tank. The DOT designation of the tank is DOT 4BW- 240.
Care should be taken to ensure that the cylinders are stored in such a manner that if the safety relief valves are triggered, the vapor will be relieved rather than any liquid. Valves on empty tanks must be closed during storage and transportation. American-Lincoln 1-57 ATS 46/53...
= Knurled Cup Point Setscrew -KCP = Cup Point Setscrew = Oval Point Setscrew = Full Dog Point Setscrew -FDP = Half Dog Point Setscrew -HDP = Flat Point Setscrew = Cone Point Setscrew -COP C-2004 1-58 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53...
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