Nilfisk-Advance America 5200B Manuel D’Utilisation

146 1996 000(2)2004-08 – Terra™ 5200B

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6.

Disconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V) and 
connect it to the external battery charger.

7.

Connect the battery charger to the electrical mains 
and charge the batteries.

8.

When the recharging is complete, disconnect the 
battery charger from the electrical mains and from the 
battery connector (4, Fig. V).

9.

Check the correct level of electrolyte inside the 
batteries and close the caps (3, Fig. V).

10. Reconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V) to the 

machine.

11. Disengage the lock rod (16, Fig. V) and close the 

hood (13, Fig. C); the machine is ready to be used.

The machine is equipped with the following safety 
functions.

It allows the machine to run only if the operator is on the 
driver's seat (27, Fig. B).

It is in the position 12, Fig. B, easily accessible for the 
operator; it must be pressed when it necessary to stop the 
machine operation immediately.

It is in the position 1, Fig. B and must be pressed and held 
to activate the hopper lifting/lowering and overturning 
push-buttons.

It is located on the hopper lifting cylinder.
It stops the hopper in the position it has reached (without 
possibility for it to lower accidentally) if the hydraulic 
system piping, feeding the lifting cylinder, should break.

For further information consult the Service Manual at any 
Nilfisk Service Center.

After having turned the ignition 
switch (18, Fig. B) to “I” 
position, the display does not 
illuminate and the machine 
does not work

Check that the battery connector 
(4, Fig. V) is correctly connected to 
the machine

Check the integrity of the following 
fuses: F1 (1, Fig. Z) and F0 (2, Fig. 
Z)

The machine does not move 
when pressing the accelerator 
pedal

Turn the ignition switch to “0” 
position, then to “I” position, being 
careful not to press the accelerator 
pedal during this operation

The main broom does not work

Check that the related thermal 
circuit breaker (5, Fig. V) is not 
deactivated; otherwise reactivate it 
by pressing the related key

The side brooms do not work

Check that the related thermal 
circuit breaker (6 or 7, Fig. V) is not 
deactivated; otherwise reactivate it 
by pressing the related key

The machine operates only 
when stationary, otherwise it 
switches off and the red 
warning light turns on

Re-charge the battery.
If the problem persists, replace the 
batteries

The machine collects few 
debris/dust

Check that the dust filter (4, Fig. N) 
is not obstructed

Check that the hopper (4, Fig. C) is 
not full

Check that the skirts (16, 17, 18, 
19, Fig. C) are not broken or 
incorrectly adjusted

Check the correct height of the 
brooms (10, 11, 12, Fig. C)

The battery autonomy is low

Install a battery with greater 
capacity: (240 Ah) 

The hopper does not lift

Check the fuse (F2, Fig. Z) 
integrity

The hopper does not overturn

Check the fuse (F3, Fig. Z) 
integrity

Check that the hopper is lifted from 
the ground at an height greater 
than 10.6 in (270 mm)

The hopper does not lower

Before lowering the hopper by 
pressing the push-button (15, Fig. 
B), check that the hopper is in its 
horizontal position by pressing the 
push-button (16, Fig. B)

The filter shaker does not work

Operate the lever (24, Fig. B) to 
check that the main broom is lifted

Check the fuse (F4, Fig. Z) 
integrity