The SW900 is a “man-down” industrial machine designed to clean/sweep oors, in civil or industrial environments, in one pass. The machine can be supplied in one of the following version:
• with a rechargeable battery, installed on the machine (SW900 B)
• with a dynamotor driven by a petrol engine, both installed on the machine (SW900 Petrol)
The machine is equipped with one main cylindrical broom, and one or two side disc brooms.
The front hopper and a vacuum system allow for dust and dirt collection.
Service Manual Purpose and Field of Application
The Service Manual is a technical resource intended to help service technicians when carrying out mainte-
nance and repairs on the SW900, to guarantee the best cleaning performance and a long working life for the
machine.
Please read this manual carefully before performing any maintenance and repair procedure on the machine.
Forward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intended with reference to the operator’s position when driving.
Service and Spare Parts
Service and repairs must be performed only by authorised personnel or Nilsk Service Centers. The authorised
personnel is trained directly at the manufacturer’s premises and has original spare parts and accessories.
Contact Nilsk Retailer indicated below for service or to order spare parts and accessories, specifying the ma-
chine model and serial number.
(Apply Retailer label here)
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Serial Number Label
The machine serial number and model name are
marked on the plate (see the example to the side).
Product number and year of production are marked
on the same plate.
This information is useful when requiring machine
spare parts.
Use the following table to write down the machine
identication data.
MACHINE model .............................................................................................
MACHINE serial number .................................................................................
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ENGINE model ................................................................................................
ENGINE serial number ....................................................................................
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General Information
Safety
The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read this information carefully and
take all necessary precautions to safeguard people and property.
Visible Symbols on the Machine
WARNING!
Carefully read all the instructions before
performing any operation on the machine.
WARNING!
Hot parts, danger of burns.
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Symbols
Danger! It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of death for the operator.
Warning! It indicates a potential risk of injury for people or damage to objects.
Caution! It indicates a caution related to important or useful functions.
DANGER!
Internal combustion engine.
Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain
damage or death.
WARNING!
Do not wash the machine with direct or
pressurized water jets.
WARNING!
Do not use the machine on slopes with a
gradient exceeding the specications.
WARNING!
Moving parts.
WARNING!
Moving parts. Danger of crushing.
WARNING!
Parts under voltage. Presence of corrosive
uids.
Note: It indicates a remark related to important or useful functions.
General Instructions
Specic warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
Warning! Make sure to follow the safety precautions to avoid situations that may lead to
serious injuries.
(For SW900 B/Petrol)
– Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the
battery connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake; for SW900 B also dis-
connect the batteries. Make sure that the machine cannot move independently.
– This machine must be used by properly trained operators only.
– Keep the batteries away from sparks, ames and incandescent material. Explosive gases are
released when charging the batteries.
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– Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
– Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
– When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids
or vapors: This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
(For SW900 P)
– Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
– The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.
– Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
– Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and with the help of an assistant.
– Be careful: fuel is highly ammable.
– Do not smoke or bring naked ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel
is stored.
– Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
– Turn off the engine and let it cool down for a few minutes, then remove the fuel tank plug.
– To allow the fuel to expand, do not ll the fuel tank beyond the upper limit mark (A) shown in
the gure.
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– After refuelling, check that the fuel tank cap is rmly closed.
– If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapors to evaporate be-
fore starting the engine.
– Do not let fuel come into contact with the skin; do not breathe fuel vapors. Keep out of reach of
children.
– Do not tilt the engine or the machine too much to avoid fuel spillage.
– Do not lay any object on the engine.
– Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To avoid any accidental start, disconnect
the spark plug cap.
– See also the SAFETY RULES in the Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of
this Manual.
(For SW900 B)
– If the machine is equipped with lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive
hydrogen gas. Charge the batteries in well-ventilated areas and away from naked ames.
– When lead batteries (WET) are installed, do not tilt the machine for more than 30° from the
horizontal plane to prevent the highly corrosive acid from leaking out of the batteries. When the
machine is to be tilted to perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.
Warning! Make sure to follow the safety precautions to avoid situations that may lead to
serious injuries, damages to materials or equipments.
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(For SW900 B/Petrol)
– Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
– This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for they safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
– Close attention is necessary when used near children.
– Use only as shown in this Manual. Only Nilsk-Advance recommended accessories must be used.
– Check the machine carefully before each use, always check that all the components have been as-
sembled before use. If the machine is not perfectly assembled it can cause damages to people and
properties.
– Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the
machine moving parts.
– To avoid any unauthorized use of the machine, remove the ignition key.
– Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that it cannot move independently.
– Do not use the machine on incline.
– Do not tilt the machine more than the angle indicated on the machine itself, in order to prevent
instability.
– Use only brooms supplied with the machine or those specied in the User Manual. Using other
brooms could reduce safety.
– Before using the machine, close all doors and/or covers as shown in the User Manual.
– Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised water jets, or with corrosive substances.
– Use the machine only where a proper lighting is provided.
– While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people or objects.
– Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, especially where there is a risk of falling objects.
– Do not lean liquid containers on the machine, use the relevant can holder.
– The storage temperature must be between 0°C and +40°C.
– The machine working temperature must be between 0°C and +40°C.
– The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.
– Always protect the machine against the rain and bad weather, both under operation and inactiv-
ity condition. Store the machine indoors, in a dry place. This machine must be used in dry conditions, it must not be used or kept outdoors in wet conditions.
– Do not use the machine as a means of transport, or for pushing/towing.
– Do not allow the brooms to operate while the machine is stationary to avoid damaging the oor.
– The machine maximum capacity is 30 kg (the maximum weight of waste).
– In case of re, use a powder re extinguisher, not a water one.
– This machine cannot be used on roads or public streets.
– Do not tamper with the machine safety guards.
– Follow the routine maintenance procedures scrupulously.
– Do not allow any object to enter into the openings. Do not use the machine if the openings are
clogged. Always keep the openings free from dust, hairs and any other foreign material which
could reduce the air ow.
– Do not remove or modify the plates afxed to the machine.
– In case of machine malfunctions, ensure that these are not due to lack of maintenance. If neces-
sary, request assistance from the authorised personnel or from an authorised Service Center.
– If parts must be replaced, require ORIGINAL spare parts from an Authorised Dealer or Retailer.
– To ensure machine proper and safe operation, the scheduled maintenance shown in the relevant
chapter of this Manual, must be performed by the authorised personnel or by an authorised Service Center.
– The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials
(batteries, oils, etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centres (see
the User Manual).
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(For SW900 P)
– While the engine is running, the silencer warms up; do not touch the silencer when it is hot to
avoid burns or res.
– Running the engine with an insufcient quantity of oil can seriously damage the engine. Check
the oil level with the engine off and the machine on a level surface.
– Never run the engine if the air lter is not installed, because the engine could be damaged.
– Technical service procedures on the engine must be performed by an authorised Dealer.
– Only use original spare parts or parts of matching quality for the engine. Using spare parts of
lower quality can seriously damage the engine.
– See also the SAFETY RULES in the Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of
this Manual.
– Pay attention to hot parts when working near the engine and the mufer.
(For SW900 B)
– Before using the battery charger, ensure that frequency and voltage values, indicated on the
machine serial number plate, match the electrical mains voltage.
– Do not pull or carry the machine by the battery charger cable and never use the battery charger
cable as a handle. Do not close a door on the battery charger cable, or pull the battery charger
cable around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the machine on the battery charger cable.
– Keep the battery charger cable away from heated surfaces.
– Do not use the machine if the battery charger cable or plug is damaged. If the machine is not
working as it should, has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the
Service Center.
– Before performing any maintenance procedure, disconnect the battery charger cable from the
electrical mains to avoid any risk of re, electric shock or injuries.
Warning! Before transporting the machine, make sure that:
All covers are closed.
(For SW900 B) The battery connector is disconnected.
The machine is securely fastened to the means of transport.
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Service and Diagnostic Equipment
Besides a complete set of standard meters, the following instruments are necessary to perform fast checks and
repairs on Nilsk-Advance machines:
• Digital Volt Meter (DVM)
• Amp clamp with possibility of making DC measurements
• Battery charge tester to check 12V batteries
• Static control wrist strap
• Dynamometric wrench set
• A copy of the User Manual and Spare Parts List of the machine to be serviced (provided with the machine
or available at www.advance-us.com or other Nilsk-Advance websites).
The following equipment is also available at Nilsk-Advance Centers.
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Technical Data
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Model
Cleaning width
Main broom size (length x diameter)23.6 x 10.4 in (600 x 265 mm)
Side broom diameter12.4 in (315 mm)
Theoretical working capacity
Hopper
Filter
Power12V batteries-
Power-2.1 kW @ 3,600 rpm
Engine model-Honda GX-100
Fuel tank capacity0.77 liters
with one side broom32.5 in (825 mm)
with two side brooms41.3 in (1,050 mm)
with one side broom39.987 ft2/h (3.715 m2/h)
with two side brooms50.859 ft2/h (4.725 m2/h)
capacity2.1 ft3 (60 Liters)
maximum transportable weight66 lb (30 kg)
cleaning system
area20.5 ft2 (1.9 m2)
ltering capacity5-10 µm
Advance / Nilsk
SW900 B
Electrical lter shaker
(manual on Advance version)
Nilsk
SW900 P
Main motor
Dynamotor
Main broomspeed420 rpm
Side broom
Driveforward speed2.8 mi/h (4.5 km/h)
Maximum gradient when working2 %
Filter shaker motor12 W
Total absorbed power67A (0.8 kW)-
Working autonomy3 h1.5 h
Dimensions
(length x width x height)
power (drive/main broom/vacuum
system)
power (drive/main broom/vacuum
system)
motor power0.05 hp (40 W)
speed100 rpm
machine running54.7 x 34.2 x 43.3 in (1,390 x 870 x 1,100 mm)
machine with folded handlebar41.3 x 34.2 x 33 in (1,050 x 870 x 840 mm)
machine with two side brooms54.7 x 37.4 x 43.3 in (1,390 x 950 x 1,100 mm)
battery compartment12.9 x 9 x 15 in (327 x 230 x 380 mm)
0.9 hp (680 W)-
-0.26 hp (198 W)
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Model
kerb weight without batteries181 lb (82 Kg)194 lb (88 Kg)
Weight
Wheel specic pressure on the oor (front - rear wheels, in running
conditions)
Sound pressure level at workstation
(ISO 11201, ISO 4871, EN 60335-2-72) (LpA)
Machine sound pressure level
(ISO 3744, ISO 4871, EN 60335-2-72) (LwA)
IP protection classX3
U-turn space61 in (1,550 mm)
Vibration level at the operator’s arms (ISO 5349-1) (**)< 98 in/s2 (< 2.5 m/s2)157 in/s2 (4 m/s2)
total kerb weight315 lb (143 Kg)195 lb (88.5 Kg)
gross vehicle weight (GVW)388 lb (176 Kg)269 lb (122 Kg)
Advance / Nilsk
SW900 B
301 - 72 psi (2.1 - 0.5 N/mm2)
70 ± 3 dB(A)78 ± 3 dB(A)
84 dB(A) 93 dB(A)
Nilsk
SW900 P
(*) Machines have been tested under the following conditions:
• Battery maximum size
• Brooms of maximum size
• Full hopper
• Optional components installed
• Weight on wheels checked
• Print on the oor checked on cement for each single wheel
Result expressed as maximum value for both front and rear wheels
(**) Under normal working conditions, on a level asphalt surface.
Machine Material Composition and Recyclability
TypeRecyclable percentageSW900 B weight percentageSW900 P weight percentage
Aluminium100 %2.4 %2.2 %
Electric motors - various29 %11.8 %18.8 %
Ferrous materials100 %39.4 %35.5 %
Wiring harnesses80 %1.8 %1.6 %
Liquids100 %0.0 %1.1 %
Plastic - non-recyclable material0 %9.4 %8.6 %
Plastic - recyclable material100 %27.1 %24.7 %
Polyethylene92 %5.9 %5.4 %
Rubber20 %2.4 %2.2 %
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Maintenance
The lifespan of the machine and its maximum operating safety are ensured by correct and regular maintenance.
Warning! Read carefully the instructions in the Safety chapter before performing any
maintenance procedure.
The following tables provides the scheduled maintenance. The intervals shown may vary according to particu-
lar working conditions, which are to be dened by the person in charge of the maintenance.
For instructions on maintenance procedures, see the following paragraphs.
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Procedure
Battery charging
Battery (WET) uid level check
Battery charger cable check
Dust lter cleaning and integrity check(2)
Side and main broom height check and adjustment
Skirt height and operation check
Dust lter holder gasket check
Electrical lter shaker operation check
Drive belt check/adjustment: drive system, main
broom.
Hopper position microswitch operation check
Drive belt replacement: drive system, main broom.
Main motor carbon brush check and replacement
(1) Daily or after using the machine.
(2) Or before use.
Upon
delivery
(1)
Every 10
hours
Every 50
hours
Every 200
hours
Every 400
hours
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Procedure
Engine oil level check(1) (5)
Engine air lter check(1) (5)
Dust lter cleaning and integrity check(1)
Side and main broom height check and
adjustment
Skirt height and operation check
Electrical lter shaker operation check
Engine air lter cleaning(3) (5)
Drive belt tensioner adjustment(1)
Drive belt check/adjustment: engine, drive system,
main broom
Engine Oil Change(2) (5) (6)
Spark plug check/cleaning(5)
Fuel tank and lter cleaning(4) (5)
Engine speed check
Dust lter holder gasket check
Engine air lter replacement(3) (5)
Upon
delivery
Every 10
hours
Every 50
hours
Every 100
hours
Every 200
hours
Every 300
hours
Spark plug replacement(2) (5)
Valve clearance check/adjustment(4) (5)
Hopper gasket integrity check
Hopper position microswitch operation check
Drive belt replacement: engine, drive system,
main broom
Dynamotor carbon brush check and replacement
Engine combustion chamber cleaning(4) (5)
Fuel hose check(4) (5) Every two years
(1) Or before use.
(2) Or every year.
(3) Or more often in dusty areas.
(4) Maintenance procedures to be performed by an authorised Honda Dealer, unless the operator has the service equipment
and data, and is qualied to perform such procedures.
(5) For the relevant procedure, see the Petrol Engine Manual.
(6) The rst time after 20 hours or after one month.
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Frame System
Frame (main parts)
• Technopolymer main frame
• Front element anchoring rear wheels
• Rear metal frame
• Engine/battery and drive system holder
Frame System
• Center element supporting lter and main broom
• Front element supporting hopper, steering wheel
and side brooms
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Dust Control System
Functional Description
The dust generated in the compartment of the main
broom is drawn toward the lter from a air ow generated by the fan on main motor (Battery version) or
dynamotor (Petrol version).
The lter located between the vacuum system and the
hopper, retain dirt which is then discharged into the
hopper itself.
The operation of the system depends on the activation
of the machine and the main broom.
The vacuum system consists of a fan installed on the
main motor / dynamotor which is powered by the relay (K0) (see Electrical and Control System chapter).
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VERSION WITH ELECTRICAL FILTER SHAKER
The electric lter shaker system consists of a motor
(M1) which is powered by the relay (K1) and protected
by the fuse (F1) (see Electrical and Control System
chapter).
VERSION WITH MANUAL FILTER SHAKER
By operating on the lever on the right side of the machine, a rake acts mechanically on the lter ns allowing dirt trapped in the folds of the same to fall by
gravity into the hopper.