TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................2 QUICK START SERVICE MANUAL PURPOSE ............................2 GENERAL MACHINE DESCRIPTION ................................2 PARTS AND SERVICE ....................................2 NAMEPLATE ........................................ 2 CAUTION AND WARNING SYMBOLS ................................. 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3 RELATED REFERENCE SOURCES................................4 DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE TOOLS .................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS SOLUTION SYSTEM ....................................46 SOLUTION & AXP/EDS SYSTEM ERROR CODES AND MEASUREMENTS - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 AND ST ......47 TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION & AXP/EDS SYSTEM ISSUES......................47 SOLUTION SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................48 SOLUTION SYSTEM CONTROL ................................49 REPLACING THE SOLUTION SOLENOID VALVE ............................
INTRODUCTION - QUICK START SERVICE MANUAL PURPOSE This manual is a technical resource that Nilfi sk-Advance expects to be utilized while an Advenger / BR 755, 855 or ST is being serviced. It contains information deemed necessary to provide basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs within a timeframe of 2-3 hours maximum. If your repair involves multiple visits to repair the same problem or the repair cannot be completed within 3 hours, a call to Nilfi...
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS SYMBOLS Advance uses the symbols below to signal potentially dangerous conditions. Always read this information carefully and take the necessary steps to protect personnel and property. DANGER! Is used to warn of immediate hazards that will cause severe personal injury or death. WARNING! Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause severe personal injury.
RELATED REFERENCE SOURCES Nilfi sk-Advance provides Operator Manuals, Sales literature, Parts Lists, Technical Service Bulletins, and Instruction Sheets on our website www. advance-us.com for 24/7 availability of information to order parts, operate, troubleshoot, or repair all current production and most pruned machine models.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE CAUTION! Before transporting the machine on an open truck or trailer: Remove the Squeegee Assembly (11) and secure. Tie the machine down securely at the Locations (A) shown in FIGURE 2. Tape and strap all access doors and covers as necessary. In temperatures below freezing, remove all water from the machine and fl...
JACKING POINTS FIGURE 4 Front - When facing the front of the machine and underneath looking up, place the jack to the left of the chain on the frame member (A) as shown in FIGURE 4. FIGURE 5 Rear – Remove Squeegee Assembly (11) to access these locations. Use a bottle jack at these points (B) as shown in FIGURE 5.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE CONTROL PANEL (ST MODELS) Key Switch NOTE 1: Recovery Tank FULL status is indicated by the Solution Flow Solution Increase Switch Indicator LED (C1) turning Off. This status allows machine transport but Solution ON/OFF Switch disables all active systems and disables the control panel switches except Solution Flow Indicators (Normal, Heavy &...
KNOW YOUR MACHINE As you read this manual, you will occasionally run across a bold number in parentheses – example: (2). A bold number refers to an item shown on the Know Your Machine pages unless otherwise noted (bold letters refer to items on the same page). Refer back to the Know Your Machine pages whenever necessary to pinpoint the location of an item mentioned in the text.
MAIN CONTROLLER ERROR CODES – ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 AND ST Advenger / ST Service BR 755, 855 System LED Blink Fault Description Refer to page: Display Error Affected Code * Code Speed control fault Wheel Drive Scrub deck lift actuator overload Scrub 1, 2 Brush motor overload...
SPEED CONTROL ERROR FLASH CODES STATUS LED FAULT CODES (TABLE 1) STATUS LIGHT EXPLANATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CODE DISPLAY over-/under-temperature cutback 1. Temperature >97°C (206°F) or < -25°C (-13°F). 2. Excessive load on vehicle. 3. Operation in extreme environments. 4. Electromagnetic, foot or parking brake not releasing properly.
ERROR CODE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS – ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 AND ST The following table describes the systems that are disabled for each error code to assist you in understanding machine response to error code status. Disable System Flash Indicator Speed control fault Brush deck lift actuator overload Brush motor overload...
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UNDERSTANDING CONTROL OF SQUEEGEE, SCRUB, AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS VIA MODES Due to the unique One-Touch functions of the new Advenger / BR 755, 855 and ST, multiple systems are engaged via one action defi ned by the Mode that is chosen - Scrub Mode, Vacuum Mode, or Wand Mode.
UNDERSTANDING CONTROL OF SQUEEGEE, SCRUB, AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS VIA MODES Operator Seat Switch Mode Action Result Position Status Lower Scrub Deck Brush motor circuit enabled Scrub Mode Seated Closed Lower Squeegee Vacuum motor circuit enabled Vacuum motor circuit On Brush motor circuit On Press Foot Pedal Solution Solenoid On Forward...
SQUEEGEE SYSTEM Refer to the section “Understanding Control of Squeegee, Scrub, and Recovery Systems via Modes” for explanation of control due to functionality of multiple systems in tandem. Advenger / BR 755, 855 20 - FORM NO. 56043121 - Advenger / 2800ST, 3400ST / BR 755, BR 855...
SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENTS Correct squeegee alignment is critical to water pickup performance and life of squeegee blades. If the squeegee is not angled correctly or hops, use the following settings as nominal and adjust as necessary to achieve the required performance. Tilt –...
SQUEEGEE LIFT ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 CAUTION! The Recovery Tank is heavy and care should be taken in removing it. Two people recommended, or battery roll-out unit. Lower the squeegee tool to the fl oor and then disconnect the battery pack at the red Anderson connector in the battery compartment. Drain the recovery tank using the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (31).
SQUEEGEE LIFT ACTUATOR DRIVE NUT ADJUSTMENT - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 FIGURE 10 WARNING! Open the battery compartment and disengage the red Anderson battery connectors. Connect the Scrub Deck Lift Actuator (completely assembled) to the Actuator Power Cord Adapter 56407502 (Figure 10) (see “Diagnostic and Service Tools”).
SQUEEGEE LIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 Follow steps 1-6 of “Squeegee Lift Actuator Replacement - Advenger / BR 755, 855” to disengage front end of lift cable under machine. NOTE: the motor does not need to be disconnected for this procedure. See Figure 12.
SQUEEGEE LIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT - ST CAUTION! The Recovery Tank is heavy and care should be taken in removing it. Two people recommended, or battery roll-out unit. REAR: Lower the Squeegee Tool to the fl oor and then disconnect the battery pack at the red Anderson connector in the battery compartment. Drain the recovery tank using the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (31).
SQUEEGEE LIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT - ST REAR – Figure 14 Factory setting is 0.25” Follow steps 1 – 6 of Squeegee Lift Actuator Replacement - Advenger / BR 755, 855 If the cable is too long and the squeegee doesn’t lift off the ground, move the nut closest to the squeegee away from the machine, decreasing the distance from the nut to the reference end (Figure 14).
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY SHROUD REMOVAL See Figure 16. Remove the 4 screws fastening the Lower Column Shroud (A) to the Lower Column Weldment. (ST) Using a 7/16” socket, remove Squeegee Lift Knob and Linkage Arm (B). Using a fl at bladed screwdriver, pry off the steering wheel plastic center cap. Using a ¾”...
SCRUB SYSTEM Advenger / BR 755, 855 - pressing the Scrub On button with the seat switch closed causes the scrub deck and squeegee to drop. The control board provides 24V to the deck lift actuator M4; this signal is DVM measureable for 3 seconds and then becomes a pulsed signal while the deck is down.
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SCRUB SYSTEM ST - with the seat switch closed, lowering the squeegee and brush deck and pressing the drive pedal forward causes the brush and vacuum contactors to energize. The 24V brush and vacuum motors turn on; the pulsed solution solenoid turns on. Combined brush motor current is monitored via the YEL/VIO sense wire.
BRUSH MOTOR CONTROL AND LOAD CIRCUIT ERROR CODES AND MEASUREMENTS Advenger / ST Service BR 755, 855 Fault Description Troubleshooting Action Display Blink Code Error Code 1. Check for binding in rotation of brushes or improper brush lift actuator operation. 2.
SCRUB DECK LIFT ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 Lower the scrub deck per the instructions found in “Service Test Mode.” Quickly disconnect the batteries at the red Anderson battery connector inside the battery compartment. This is done not only for safety but to keep the deck from rising.
SCRUB DECK LIFT ACTUATOR DRIVE NUT ADJUSTMENT - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 FIGURE 18 WARNING! Open the battery compartment and disengage the red Anderson battery connectors. Connect the Scrub Deck Lift Actuator (completely assembled) to the Actuator Power Cord Adapter 56407502 (see “Diagnostic and Service Tools”).
SCRUB DECK REMOVAL - DISC WARNING! DISCONNECT BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING. Scrub Deck Removal / Re-installation Remove both deck side skirt assemblies. Lower the scrub deck with brushes (pads) installed. STD / AXP / EDS SERVICE NOTE: Don’t turn the key switch off until after disconnecting the battery.
SCRUB BRUSH MOTOR REMOVAL - DISC (also needed for Carbon Brush check) See SCRUB DECK REMOVAL-DISK to remove the scrub deck assembly. See Figure 21. After removing the deck turn it over so the Brush Plates are on top. Remove the hex socket screw (A) from the Motor Gimbal located at the Brush Plate center. Remove the Brush Plate Assembly (B).
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SCRUB BRUSH MOTOR REMOVAL - DISC FIGURE 22 See Figure 22. Mark the bolt locations (A) before removing them because one deck is used for all deck sizes and there are multiple confi gurations. See Figure 23. Extract the solution hose (B) from the motor bracket (C).
SCRUB DECK REMOVAL - CYLINDRICAL WARNING! DISCONNECT BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING. Scrub Deck Removal / Re-installation Remove both deck side skirt assemblies and the debris tray. Lower the scrub deck with brushes installed. STD / AXP / EDS SERVICE NOTE: Don’t turn the key switch off until after disconnecting the battery pack.
SCRUB BRUSH MOTOR REMOVAL - CYLINDRICAL See SCRUB DECK REMOVAL-CYLINDRICAL to remove the scrub deck assembly. See Figure 25. Remove the Belt Cover (A) on each side. With an operator in the driver’s seat with the key switch On and the increase scrub function selected press the drive pedal to start the scrub brushes and observe which brush motor needs to be replaced.
RECOVERY SYSTEM The recovery system is controlled via the control board output to contactor K1 coil, turning on one or both (if equipped) vac motors M5 (M6), with control board feedback provided via the BRN/RED vac motor current-monitoring sense wire. Refer to the section “Understanding Control of Squeegee, Scrub, and Recovery Systems via Modes”...
RECOVERY SYSTEM ERROR CODES AND MEASUREMENTS Advenger / BR 755, Service LED Fault Description Troubleshooting Action 855 Display Blink Code Error Code 1. Check for debris in vac motor 2. Check for worn carbon brushes 3. Check for defective/corroded motor bearings 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING RECOVERY SYSTEM ISSUES Problem Possible Cause Advenger / BR 755, 855 and ST 1. Misadjusted squeegee tool - refer to “Squeegee Alignments” section 2. Worn or damaged blades - refer to Operating Manual for instructions 3. Leak in vacuum system - check for bad gasket, leaky hose, damaged tank, leaky drain Poor water pickup from squeegee tool valve.
REPLACING A VACUUM MOTOR WARNING! DISCONNECT BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING. RECOVERY TANK REMOVAL See Figure 26. Drain the Recovery Tank (A) using the Drain Hose(B). Disconnect the Recovery Hose (C) from the squeegee. Disconnect the vacuum motor wiring from the main harness. NOTE: Also disconnect optional Beacon wiring if installed. Remove the Recovery Tank (A) from the machine.
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REPLACING A VACUUM MOTOR VACUUM MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL See Figure 27. Lay the Recovery Tank (A) on it's back. Remove the (6) Screws (B) and remove the Vacuum Motor Cover (C) from the tank. Remove Plate and Gaskets (D) and Vacuum Motor (E). NOTE: The wires should be protruding up through the hole and not from around the edge of the plate.
SOLUTION SYSTEM The Solution System is controlled via a pulsed 24V signal from the control board at J3-11 to the Solution Solenoid valve. On Advenger / BR 755, 855 machines, the solution fl ow rate is also controlled via feedback provided by a pressure sensor on the control board. For more details, refer to the “Solution System Control”...
SOLUTION SYSTEM CONTROL Advenger / BR 755, 855 The control board output of pulsed voltage signals driving the Solution System is controlled by the following three parameters: The deck size and type (factory set but selectable via Hidden Menu). The Solution Flow Rate chosen by the operator through the user interface. The Liquid Level Sensor.
REPLACING THE SOLUTION SOLENOID VALVE Advenger / BR 755, 855 - follow instructions found in “Service Test Mode” to lower the scrub deck. ST - manually lower the scrub deck. WARNING! Quickly disconnect the batteries at the red Anderson connectors in the battery compartment (done for safety and to keep the deck from rising back up).
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM The drive wheel assembly is directly connected to the Curtis 1228 speed control, which not only provides an output signal of 24V to the drive wheel for forward and reverse movement, but also monitors current and temperature, and controls the electromagnetic brake. It is the same for both the Advenger / BR 755, 855 and ST models.
REPLACING THE DRIVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WARNING! Park the machine on a dry fl at surface, turn the main key switch (J) to the Off position and disconnect the battery pack at the red Anderson connectors inside the battery compartment. Block the rear wheels. Jack up the front of the machine as shown in “Jacking Points”...
REPLACING THE DRIVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 11 Reassemble the drive wheel in reverse order, attaching the motor wires as shown. CAUTION! Use a Torque Wrench set at 20 ft-lb to retighten the 1 1/2” hex nut at the top of the steering spindle. NOTE Orient the wires in such a way as to minimize bending at the crimps for optimum motor performance.
INSPECTING/REPLACING THE DRIVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CARBON BRUSHES FIGURE 37 IMPORTANT! To remove/replace/inspect the Carbon Brushes, observe the following: The motor must come off of the machine. The motor assembly must be kept vertical while being disassembled to prevent loss of gear oil. WARNING! Park the machine on a dry fl...
REPLACING THE REAR WHEELS WARNING! Park the machine on a dry fl at surface, turn the main key switch Off and disconnect the battery pack at the red Anderson connectors in the battery compartment. Block the front Drive Wheel (4). Jack the Rear Wheel (9) to be replaced per the instructions at the front of this manual in “Jacking Points”...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIGURE 39 ACCESS TO PANEL: CHEMICAL PUMP, CHARGER INTERLOCK, FUSES, CONTACTORS, SPEED CONTROL WARNING! Open the battery compartment and disengage the red Anderson battery connectors. Remove the 3 (AXP/EDS - 4) screws fastening the electrical panel to the front of the machine. See Figure 39.
CONTROL BOARD J1, J2, AND J3 PIN OUTS AND TEST POINTS CAUTION! Always take measurements at the end connectors for troubleshooting purposes. If readings taken there do not indicate the problem, check the control board as a last resort as damage to the board may occur (see Caution statements in “Replacing Operator Control Panel” section). Use a DVM and extended insulated probe tips (shown) to take the following measurements.
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Backprobe J2 - Speed Control outputs, ST deck and squeegee lever position, and sense wires, J2 connected at control board: Referenced to Measure Measure Referenced to ST squeegee lever switch S6 BLK/YEL Closed sq down 0V Open sq up 5V ST deck lever switch S5 ORN/RED Closed deck up 0V...
CURTIS SPEED CONTROL INSTALLATION CHECKOUT PROCEDURE After installing a controller and before operating the vehicle, carefully complete the following checkout procedure. If you fi nd a problem during checkout, refer to the Curtis programmer manual for more information. The installation checkout can be conducted with or without the handheld programmer. The checkout procedure is easier with a programmer otherwise observe the Status LED for codes (located on operator panel wand indicator light).
REPLACING THE OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL WARNING! DISCONNECT BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION! To prevent damage to the new control panel assembly due to static electricity (ESD), wear a properly grounded static control wrist strap before removing the new assembly from its protective static shielding bag and throughout the entirety of the installation process until the four screws attaching the assembly to the machine have been re-fastened.
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REPLACING THE OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION See Figure 42. Remove the Key Switch (A) from the panel assembly. Remove the (5) Screws (B), the Circuit Board (C) and the Tab (D) from the panel assembly. NOTE: Save Items (A-D) and discard the panel assembly.
PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS SERVICE TEST MODE - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 The purpose of Service Test Mode is to by-pass the lock-out function of the normal control system of components that are in an error state and allow those components to be manually turned on and off for troubleshooting purposes. (Components in an overload error state will still be locked out for safety reasons.) Advenger / BR 755, 855 - Service Test Mode is accessed via the Hidden Menus.
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PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS SERVICE TEST MODE - ST The purpose of Service Test Mode is to by-pass the lock-out function of the normal control system of components that are in an error state and allow those components to be manually turned on and off for troubleshooting purposes. (Components in an overload error state will still be locked out for safety reasons.) ST - To enter Service Test Mode, turn key switch Off, then press and hold the three buttons shown below simultaneously.
CHANGING CONTROL BOARD PROGRAM SETTINGS Although the Advenger / BR 755, 855 and ST are delivered with a standard factory preset confi guration, there will be times, such as when a control board is replaced, when battery type is changed, or a different size scrub deck is installed, when some parameters in the control system software will need to be changed.
CHANGING PROGRAM SETTINGS - ADVENGER / BR 755, 855 To enter this Hidden Menu, turn the key switch Off, then press and hold the Scrub and Vacuum switches together. Turn key switch back On and hold the switches for 2 seconds until the Solution and Scrub indicators both turn on. Release both switches - the display will now read “Programming Options.”...
CHANGING PROGRAM SETTINGS - ST To enter this Hidden Menu, turn key switch Off, then press and hold the buttons shown in the table below simultaneously. Turn key switch back On and hold for 2 seconds until the indicated LEDs for the desired function turn On, then release the switches. Use the Solution + or - switches to change the setting.
Advance Advenger 2805, 2905, 3405 Advance 2800ST, 3400ST Nilfi sk BR 755, 855 Disc and Cylindrical PM Checklist Defect Codes Customer needs adjustment binding Address dirty or contaminated damaged, bent or torn City leaks missing Model Serial Hours worn out OPERATIONAL INSPECTION ITEMS OK or Defect Codes...
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VISUAL INSPECTION ITEMS Comments OK or D e f e c t Does Not Codes Work (circle) Scrub Brushes (check for wear and rotate) A B D W Scrub Brush Motor Carbon Brushes Wear Limit 3/8” B L W Scrub Brush Motor Gimbals In Brush Plates Auto Tension Belt –...