Main Broom Height Check And Adjustment - Alto FLOORTEC R 570 P User Manual

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MAIN BROOM HEIGHT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Brooms with harder or softer bristles are
available. This procedure is applicable to all types
of brooms.
1. Check the main broom distance from the ground,
according to the following procedure:
• Drive the machine on a level fl oor.
• Keep the machine stationary, lower the main broom
and turn it on for a few seconds.
• Stop and lift the main broom, then move the machine
and switch it off.
• Check that the main broom print (A, Fig. 1), along its
length, is 2 to 4 cm wide.
If the print (A) is not within specifi cations, adjust the broom
height as shown in step 2.
2. Engage the parking brake with the pedal (3) and the lever
(4).
3. Turn the ignition key (82) to "0".
4. Open the hood (7).
5. Loosen the knob (A, Fig. 2) on the left side of the machine.
6. Turn the knob (B, Fig. 2) and remind that:
• It must be screwed to lift the broom;
• It must be unscrewed to lower the broom.
After the adjustment, hold the knob (B) and tighten the
knob (A).
7. Perform step 1 again to check that the main broom is at
the correct distance from the ground.
8. When the broom is too worn to be adjusted, replace it as
shown in the next paragraph.
CAUTION!
If the main broom print is excessive (larger
than 4 cm), the machine regular operation is
affected and the moving or electrical parts
can overheat, thus reducing machine life.
Pay careful attention when performing the
above-mentioned checks, and always use
the machine according to the indicated
conditions.
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