Battery charging with the battery charger installed
on the machine
1.
For lead battery only: Check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries; if necessary, top up through the
caps (5, Fig. U). Leave the caps (5) open for the next
battery charge. When the correct level is reached,
clean, if necessary, the upper surface of the battery.
2.
Connect the battery charger electrical cable (8, Fig.
U) to the electrical mains.
WARNING!
Check that the voltage and frequency shown
on the machine serial number plate (1, Fig.
U) correspond to the electrical mains values.
3.
When the green warning light (13, Fig. U) turns on,
the batteries are charged.
4.
For further information about the battery charger
operation (7, Fig. U), see the Battery Charger
Operating Manual.
5.
Disconnect the battery charger connector (8, Fig. U)
from the electrical mains and place it in its special
housing.
6.
(For lead battery only) Close all the caps (5, Fig. U).
7.
Disengage the hood support rod (3, Fig. U) and close
the hood (2); the machine is ready to be used.
NOTE
When the battery charger is connected to
the electrical mains, all machine functions
are automatically cut off.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
The machine is equipped with the following safety
functions.
EMERGENCY SWITCH
It is located in an easily accessible position (see 12, Fig.
B); it has to be pressed in case of emergency, to stop all
the machine functions.
To reset it, turn it clockwise.
HOOD SAFETY SWITCH
It is activated when the machine hood is lifted. It stops all
functions.
If the machine keeps operating when the hood is open,
contact an authorized Service Center or retailer.
DRIVER'S SEAT MICROSWITCH
It is located inside the driver's seat and it does not allow
the machine drive system to operate if the operator is not
seated in the driver's seat.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Check the battery connector (6, Fig. U) for
proper connection.
The machine does not
Check that the hood (10, Fig. C) is closed.
start by turning the
Check the fuse F1 in the box (9, Fig. U) for
ignition switch to "II"
integrity.
position.
Check that the battery charger (7, Fig. U) is
disconnected from the electrical mains.
Check that the parking brake (6 and 7, Fig.
C) is disengaged.
Check that the switch (19, Fig. U) is in the
"I" position.
Check that the forward/reverse gear pedal
The machine does not
(5, Fig. C) is not pressed while starting the
move by pressing the
machine through the ignition switch (2, Fig.
pedal (5, Fig. C).
B), or while the operator is sitting in the
driver's seat; the forward/reverse gear
pedal (5, Fig. C) has to be pressed only
after the operator has sit in the driver's seat
and the machine has been started.
The side brooms do
Check the fuse F6 in the box (9, Fig. U) for
not operate.
integrity.
The machine operates
only when stationary,
Charge the batteries.
otherwise it switches
If the trouble persists, replace the
off and the red warning
batteries.
light (3, Fig. B) flashes.
Battery autonomy is
Install batteries having higher capacity
low.
(100 Ah C5 min.)
NOTE
The machine cannot operate if the battery
charger is not on board. In case of battery
charger malfunction, contact an authorized
Service Center.
For further information consult the Service Manual,
available at any Advance Service Center.
Remedy
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