Columbus AKS 70 BM 62 Mode D'emploi page 28

Vacuum sweeper
AKS 70|BM 62
SIDE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS:
When the side brush Part. 1 Fig. 18 is no longer able to convey dirt to the central brush, the height of the side brush will have to be adjusted as
follows:
- Keeping the side brush raised turn anticlockwise the register Part. 3 fig. 8.
WASTE CONTAINER:
Every 50 / 60 working hours or whenever necessary, wash the waste container Part. 1 Fig. 7 using warm water and, if necessary, common
detergent. This will prevent any bacteria build-up (wear rubber gloves).
GENERAL RULES
To ensure a good machine functioning and life-span, keep both the outer bodywork and the inside of the machine, under the bonnets, clean
by using jets of compressed air (perform this operation with the engine off and cold).
REPLACING THE CENTRAL BRUSH:
This operation must be performed wearing gloves and a face mask to protect the airways. Use 10 / 13 / 17 mm spanners and make sure the
engine is off and cold.
1. Remove the left panel (left to the driving seat) Part. 4 (Left) Fig. 3, by loosening the retention screws.
2. Remove the 3 bolts on Part. 7 and 9 of Table 1.
3. Remove the screws securing the left panel Part. 13 Tab. 1 to which the side seal is also fastened.
4. Pull out the central brush Part. 15 Tab. 1 and proceed to replace this being careful to ensure the brush bristles are in the right
direction as shown in Fig. 17. Ensure the drive notches of the two brushes supports Part. 4 and 24 (see Tab. 1) are inserted in the
brush housing Part. 15 Tab. 1.
5. To end assembly, repeat the operations in the reverse order.
6. Adjust the height of the new brush (see "CENTRAL BRUSH ADJUSTMENT" paragraph).
REPLACING THE SIDE BRUSH:
This operation must be performed with the engine off and wearing gloves, using two 10 mm spanners.
1. Unscrew the three bolts Part. 4 Fig. 18 to detach the side brush Part. 1 Fig. 18 from the plastic flange Part. 5 Fig. 18.
2. Replace the worn brush and screw up the bolts Part. 4 Fig. 18 to the flange Part. 5 Fig. 18.
CHAPTER 14 – EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
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EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCES ARE ALL THOSE NOT MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL. THEY MUST THEREFORE BE
PERFORMED BY SPECIALISED AFTER-SALES PERSONNEL (SEE MANUAL COVER).
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CHAPTER 15 – DECOMMISSIONING
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Remove the batteries from their housing and keep them in a dry and well-ventilated palce. To ensure a long lasting of unused
batteries charge them and eventually top up with distillated water every 30/40 days
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Clean the dust filters and the bin. if necessary wash the bin as in instructions in "Waste container" paragraph
IMPORTANT: This operation must be performed with the engine switched off.
REPLACEMENTS
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