Nilfisk-Advance SW8000 Installation and user guide

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SW8000 How To
Prepare for Sweeping
1
Before operating any
machine, read the owner’s
manual carefully and take
time to learn the control
panel functions.
2
Check the machine for
damage, oil and coolant
leaks.
3
Check the hydraulic
system oil.
4
Check the battery
electrolyte level (add
distilled water if needed).
Make sure the battery is
fully charged .
5
Check the fuel level: LP
models – lift the engine
cover and replace the
Propane tank (secure the
tank with the strap).
Gas and Diesel models -
carefully add fuel through
the fill port.
6
Check the engine air filter
service indicator – engine
models (squeeze the rubber
dust cup to release built-up
dust).
Check the tire pressure (90
- 95 psi for all tires).
7
Familiarize yourself with
the operator’s interface.
Adjust seat accordingly.
Insert key and turn
ignition on to continue
inspection.
8
Inspect controls, parking
brake, headlights, horn
and hour meter. Install
appropriate main broom.
Fill dust guard system
with clean water (optional
for machines with this feature)
9
Plan cleaning route. Re-
inspect the parking brake
then prepare for sweeping.
Propane

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SW8000 How To
Machine Operation
1
Adjust seat to desired
position.
Start the machine. Release
parking brake.
2
Engage foot pedal then
transport to designated
work area (drive safely) .
3
Push the Lower Hopper
Switch.
Move the main broom
level to the sweep
(middle) position.
4
Turn off the dust control
switch when sweeping
floor with puddles.
5
Push the Shaker Switch to
clean the dust control
filter.
6
Check your cleaning path
occasionally to make sure
machine is picking up
debris.
7
Put the main broom lever
in the Up/Off position.
Use shaker to remove
excess dirt. Drive to
dumping site to empty
hopper.
8
Hold the raise hopper
switch. Position machine
over trash receptacle
Set parking brake
Press open dump door
switch
9
Apply Hopper Safety
switch. Lower the hopper.
Inspect hopper door and
front edge seal. Use a
broom to remove litter if
needed. Release parking
brake. Push the hopper
safety handle forward then
lower hopper. Prepare
machine for storage and
daily maintenance.

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SW8000 How To
After Use & Daily Maintenance
1
Shake the Hopper Dust
Control Filter.
Empty the hopper.
2
Shut down engine:
Raise brooms, change
engine speed to idle
(Gasoline/Diesel models), turn
service valve off (LPG), run
engine until all LOP is
dispelled from the line.
Apply parking brake
3
Check engine coolant,
engine oil, hydraulic oil
level, parking brake and
clean main and side brooms.
(gas, LPG and diesel models)
Occasional Maintenance
1
•Rotate Main Broom
• Clean the DustGuard
Spray Nozzles
2
•Inspect/adjust booms
•Clean Strainer
•Check/Clean opper
Dust Control Filter
using Method “A”
•Inspect broom
housing skirts
•Inspect hopper seals
•Clean radiator and oil
cooler
3
•Perform engine
maintenance
•Inspect and grease
steering spindle
•Check/Clean opper
Dust Control Filter
using Method “B”
4
•Check/Clean opper
Dust Control Filter
using Method “C”
5
•Change the hydraulic
oil filter
•Change the reservoir
hydraulic oil
•Flush the radiator
•Engine fuel filter(s)
6
Always refer to your
Mechanical Repair
Service Manual for
detailed maintenance
information.
After
15 Hours
Every 30 Hours
Every
150
Hours
Every 300 Hours
Every
100
0 Hours