PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES
The following table shows the most common problems that may arise during the use of the machine, the possible causes and
the suggested remedies to solve them.
WARNING!
When applying a recommended solution, always follow the instructions relating to it.
NOTE
Do not hesitate to contact Nilfisk-Advance if a problem cannot be solved by following the instructions
provided.
PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES
PROBLEM
Heavy material not collected/traces of dirt
left behind during use
Excessive amount of dust left on the ground
or coming out of skirts
Material is thrown forward
Engine fails to start
Machine power is reduced
The machine fails to run
Machine fails to brake
Hard power steering
Hopper fails to lift/lower
Waste loss from hopper
Filter shaker fails to operate
Blown filter shaker fuse
Noisy fan
Fan fails to operate
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CAUSE
Excessive drive speed
Light print
Worn out broom
Broom bristles bent or tangled with steel wire,
ropes etc.
Fan off
Clogged filters
Broken skirt gasket
Insufficient pump oil feed
Worn motors
Open by-pass
Faulty pedal control
No power to pump or motors
No brake fluid
Brake fluid pump failure
Air inside the system
Jaw cylinders failure
Worn or greasy brake lining
Locked power steering
Faulty priority valve
Locked distributor
Locked cylinder
Broken hopper gasket
Broken push-button
Blown fuse
Excessive motor absorption causes:
– Worn carbon brushes
– Dirty or worn bearings
– Burnt armature or winding
Excessive motor absorption
Faulty fuse
Shorted cables
Motor failure
No voltage to motor
Motor failure
USER MANUAL
REMEDY
Decrease drive speed
Adjust print
Replace the brooms
Remove any tangled material
Switch on the fan
Clean filters
Replace
See Troubleshooting in the engine Manual
Check by-pass screw tightening
Check pump pressure (16 to 20 Bar)
Overhaul motor
Overhaul pump
Check by-pass screw tightening
Check pressure/replace pedal
Overhaul motor
Overhaul pump
Top up fluid tank
Overhaul pump
Bleed system
Replace cylinders
Replace brake lining
Replace power steering
Overhaul/Replace priority valve
Check distributor
Check cylinder
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
(see above)
Replace
Check system
Overhaul motor
Check electrical system
Overhaul motor
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