Nilfisk-Advance America 5200B Manuel D’Utilisation

146 1996 000(2)2004-08 – Terra™ 5200B

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1.

Check that the main broom is at the correct height 
from the ground, 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 width, is from 0.79 to 1.57 in (20 to 40 mm) 
wide.
If the print (1) is different, it is necessary to adjust 
the broom height, proceeding as described in the 
following steps.

2.

Stop the machine by turning the ignition switch (18, 
Fig. B) to “0” position.

3.

Release the retainer (6, Fig. C) after removing the 
related screw by using a screwdriver.

4.

Open the left door (5, Fig. C).

5.

Loosen the locknut (2, Fig. E).

6.

Turn the knob (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.

Tighten 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 and can no longer be 
adjusted, replace it according to the instructions in the 
following paragraph.

10. Engage the retainer (6) and close the left door (5, Fig. 

C).

1.

Drive the machine on a level ground and engage the 
parking brake by means of 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) and open the right door (7, 
Fig. C)

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 (cords, clothes, 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 flange (4) correctly fits on the related 
drive hub (1).

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

and screw down the knobs (1, Fig. F).

12. Engage the retainer (8) and close the right door (7, 

Fig. C)

13. Carry out the main broom height check and 

adjustment, as described in the previous paragraph.