Nilfisk-Advance America RS 501 User Manual
SERVICE MANUAL
ENGLISH
RS 501
33015500(3)2008-02
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING!
Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
moving parts.
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using
compressed air or water gun.
Avoid contact with battery acid, do not touch hot parts.
Do not leave the machine unattended with the ignition key inserted and the parking brake deactivated.
Do not remove or modify the plates affi xed to the machine.
To drive on public roads, the machine must follow local licensing requirements.
The machine has been designed to be used as a sweeper, do not use it for different purposes.
In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spare parts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer.
The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries,
etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centres (see the Scrapping chapter).
While the engine is running the silencer heats up. Do not touch the silencer to avoid serious scalding or
fi re.
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low, to avoid damaging it seriously. Check the oil level with the
engine off and the machine on a level surface.
Do not run the engine if the air fi lter is not installed, to avoid damaging it.
The coolant line is pressurised; do not perform any check until the engine has cooled down and, even if the
engine is cold, the tank plug must be opened with extreme care.
Only use original spare parts or parts of matching quality for the diesel engine. Using spare parts of lower
quality can seriously damage the engine.
See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this
Manual.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
moving parts.
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using
compressed air or water gun.
Avoid contact with battery acid, do not touch hot parts.
Do not leave the machine unattended with the ignition key inserted and the parking brake deactivated.
Do not remove or modify the plates affi xed to the machine.
To drive on public roads, the machine must follow local licensing requirements.
The machine has been designed to be used as a sweeper, do not use it for different purposes.
In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spare parts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer.
The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries,
etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centres (see the Scrapping chapter).
While the engine is running the silencer heats up. Do not touch the silencer to avoid serious scalding or
fi re.
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low, to avoid damaging it seriously. Check the oil level with the
engine off and the machine on a level surface.
Do not run the engine if the air fi lter is not installed, to avoid damaging it.
The coolant line is pressurised; do not perform any check until the engine has cooled down and, even if the
engine is cold, the tank plug must be opened with extreme care.
Only use original spare parts or parts of matching quality for the diesel engine. Using spare parts of lower
quality can seriously damage the engine.
See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this
Manual.
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