Columbus AKS 88 VDM 180 Mode D'emploi page 25

HORN BUTTON:
Detail 2 Fig. 8. Pressing this button activates the horn.
OIL INDICATOR LIGHT:
Detail 3 Fig. 8. Light that indicates that there is no oil or that the level is low.
BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT:
Detail 4 Fig. 8.It has a dual function: 1) when the engine is started it must be switched on to indicate the battery contact, 2) when the
engine is running, it must switch off and stay off, meaning that the alternator is charging the battery; as a result when the indicator light
stays switched on while the engine is running, it means that the fuses, belt or battery must be checked.
SPARK PLUGS INDICATOR LIGHT:
Detail 5 Fig. 8. This light switches on by turning the ignition key and indicates that the spark plugs of the DIESEL engine are pre-heating.
Wait for the indicator light to switch off before starting the engine.
WATER INDICATOR LIGHT:
Detail 6 Fig. 8. Light that indicates an excessively high temperature of the radiator water.
HOUR METER:
Detail 7 Fig. 8. It displays the hours of machine operation.
LIGHT SWITCH:
Detail 8 Fig. 8. It switches on the front machine work lights.
RESERVE INDICATOR LIGHT:
Detail 9 Fig. 8. Light that indicates a low level of fuel.
SUCTION SWITCH:
Detail 10 Fig. 8. This switch is engaged by the operator and activates the suction fans.
It is recommended to activate them at all times. In the event of using the machine on damp surfaces, switch them off.
If the button is engaged (fan running) during the emptying procedure, there will be less dust in the unloading area.
HOPPER LIFTING SAFETY BUTTON:
This button, located at the bottom to the right on the control panel (Detail 11 Fig.8), has been designed to comply with the safety
regulations in relation to the operation of the hopper during lifting and descent. In fact, this button must be pressed so that the operator,
who must be sitting in the machine, must act with both hands busy to overcome the risk of crushing limbs.
IGNITION KEY:
Detail 12 Fig. 8. It is used to switch the engine on and off.
CENTRAL BROOM LIFTING LEVER:
The lever, Detail 1 Fig. 9, is used to engage - disable the central broom.
A) To engage and/or lower the central broom Fig. 9B and therefore put it in operating conditions, disengage the stop Detail 2 Fig. 9.
Therefore you must push the lever forwards with your hand and then pull the lever upwards Detail 2 Fig. 9, in order to remove it from
the retaining hole, then while pressing and holding the lever go back to the initial position with the main lever Detail 1 Fig. 9.
B) To lift (disengage) the central broom from the work position, simply push lever 1 Fig. 9 A forwards with your hand, until the end of the
lever Detail 2 fig. 9B is inserted in the relevant hole.
SIDE BROOM REVOLUTION ADJUSTMENT LEVER:
Detail 13 Fig. 8. It is used to adjust the number of revolutions/minute of the side brooms. Acting on the lever opens or closes the
corresponding oil flow valve, thus increasing or decreasing the broom rotation speed.