Nilfisk-Advance Terra 128B, Instructions For Use Manual

OPERATOR MANUAL 

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3.

Fill up each battery element with sulfuric acid for
batteries (density from 1.27 to 1.29 Kg at 25°C) in
accordance with the instructions specified in the
Battery Use and Maintenance Manual.
The correct quantity of sulfuric acid is indicated in
the Battery Use and Maintenance Manual.

4.

Let the battery rest and fill with sulfuric acid in ac-
cordance with the instructions specified in the Bat-
tery Use and Maintenance Manual.

5.

Proceed with charging the batteries (refer to the
procedure in the Maintenance chapter).

c.

Battery not supplied

1.

Buy an appropriate battery (See Technical Char-
acteristics paragraph and the diagram 10, Fig. T).
Consult qualified battery retailers to choose and
install the battery.

2.

Proceed with charging the batteries.

3.

Proceed with machine and battery charger setting
according to the chosen battery type (lead-acid or
gel).

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY 
TYPE SETTING (WET OR GEL)

According to the battery type (lead – acid or gel) chosen
perform the setting of the electronic board of the ma-
chine and the battery charger, following the instructions
as indicated below:

Machine setting (electronic board)

1.

Turn the ignition key (2, Fig. B) to “0” position.

2.

Open the hood (7, Fig. C).

3.

The machine setting performed at the factory is for
lead – acid (WET) batteries. If the setting corre-
sponds to the chosen battery, go to the following
paragraph, otherwise perform the following opera-
tions:

4.

Disconnect the battery connector (3, Fig. T).

5.

Remove the screws (9, Fig. B) and remove the
control panel (1) with care.

WARNING!

Please pay strict attention when working
with sulfuric acid, as it is corrosive. If it
comes in contact with the skin or the eyes,
wash thoroughly with water and consult a
physician.
Battery has to be filled in a properly venti-
lated area. Use protective gloves

NOTE: 

Battery charger must be connected to the
batteries for machine to function.

6.

Install the jumper wire (1, Fig. S) on the “WET”
connectors (2, Fig. S)) for lead batteries or on the
“GEL” connectors (3, Fig. S)) for gel batteries.

7.

Reinstall the control panel and tighten the screws
(9, Fig. B).

8.

Reconnect the battery connector (3, Fig. T).

9.

Close the hood (7, Fig. C).

Battery charger setting

1.

Turn the key (2, Fig. B) to the “0” position; open
the hood (7, Fig. C) and switch the selector (9, Fig.
T) to (WET) for lead – acid batteries or to (GEL) for
gel batteries.

2.

Install the battery on the machine according to the
diagram (10, Fig. T).

3.

Proceed with recharging the batteries (see the
procedure in the Maintenance chapter).

BEFORE START-UP

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE

At every start-up

1.

Insert the ignition key (2, Fig. B) in the control pan-
el; turn it to the “I” position [without pulling the le-
ver (4, Fig. C)], then check that the green warning
light (5, Fig. B) turns on.

2.

If the warning light becomes yellow or red (3 or 4,
Fig. B) turn the ignition key to “0” position and re-
move it. Proceed with recharging the batteries
(see the procedure in the Maintenance chapter).

Starting the machine

1.

Adjust the handlebar (3, Fig. C) by means of the
knobs (5), to reach a comfortable position.

2.

Lower the side broom (10, Fig. C), disengage the
handle (12) from its latch (2) and lower the knob
(without turning it).

3.

Turn the ignition key (2, Fig. B) to the “I” position
without pulling the traction lever (4, Fig. C).

4.

Check that the green warning light (5, Fig. B)
(charged battery) turns on. If the warning light be-
comes yellow or red (3 or 4, Fig. B), turn the igni-
tion key to the “0” position and then proceed with

WARNING!

Ensure that the hopper (17, Fig. C) is cor-
rectly closed before starting up the ma-
chine.

NOTE: 

the side broom (10, Fig. C) can be lowered
also when it is running.