Nilfisk Alto R 580 B User Manual

FLOORTEC R 580 B

146 2601 000(1)2005-03 A

1.

Check the main broom for proper ground clearance, 
proceeding as follows:
–

Drive the machine on a level ground;

–

Keep the machine stationary and rotate the main 
broom for a few seconds;

–

Stop and lift the main broom, then move the 
machine;

–

Check that the main broom print (1, Fig. D), along 
its length, is from 2 to 4 cm wide.
If the print (1) is not within specifications, it is 
necessary to adjust the broom height, proceeding 
as described in the following steps.

2.

To stop the machine, turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. 
B) to “0” position.

3.

Remove the screw with a screwdriver, then release 
the fastener (6, Fig. C).

4.

Open the left door (5, Fig. C).

5.

Loose the locknut (2, Fig. E).

6.

Turn the handwheel (1, Fig E) and remind that:
–

to decrease the pressure of the broom on the 
ground, it must be screwed.

–

to increase the pressure of the broom on the 
ground, it must be unscrewed.

7.

Screw the locknut (2, Fig. E).

8.

Perform step 1 again to check the proper adjustment 
of the main broom height from the ground.

9.

When the broom is too worn to be adjusted, replace it 
as shown in the next paragraph.

10. Engage the retainer (6, Fig. C) and close the left door 

(5).

1.

Drive the machine on a level ground and activate the 
parking brake using the pedal and the lever (26 and 
19, Fig. B).

2.

Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position.

3.

Open the hood (1, Fig. V) and disconnect the battery 
connector (4, Fig. V).

4.

Disengage the retainer (8, Fig. C) and open the right 
door (7).

5.

Unscrew and remove the knobs (1, Fig. F).

6.

Remove the broom compartment cover (1, Fig. G).

7.

Remove the broom (1, Fig. H).

8.

Check that the drive hub (1, Fig. I) is free from dirt or 
foreign materials (ropes, rags, etc.) accidentally 
rolled up.

9.

The new broom must be installed with the bristles 
rows positioned as shown in the figure (2, Fig. I).

10. Install the new broom (3, Fig. I) on the machine and 

ensure that its mesh (4) correctly fits on the related 
drive hub (1).

11. Reinstall the broom compartment cover (1, Fig. G) 

and screw the knobs (1, Fig. F).

12. Engage the retainer (8, Fig. C) and close the right 

door (7).

13. Carry out the main broom height check and 

adjustment, as described in the previous paragraph.

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