Before Startup - Kärcher KM 120/250 R D Bedienungsanleitung

9 Indicator light parking light/low beam
(option)
10 Tank indicator
11 Without function, only illuminates dur-
ing start-up of the motor (self-test)
12 Without function
13 Without function
14 Without function

Before Startup

Lock/ release parking brake
 Loosen parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
 Activate the parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
Moving sweeper without engaging
self-propulsion
Note
This procedure is necessary if the device
needs to be pushed off the palette or towed
away, or must be moved onto a transport
vehicle without its own drive.
ATTENTION
Do not move the machine for long distanc-
es without engaging self-propulsion; a
speed of 10 km/h should not be exceeded.
1 Screw
2 Key
 Unscrew the screw.
 Remove the spanner.
1 Hydraulic pump
2 Key
3 Nut
 Loosen the nut using the spanner (open
freewheel) until the device can be
pushed.
 IMPORTANT: Once pushed, reclose
the nut (close freewheel = drive posi-
tion).
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Start up
General notes
 Read the operating instructions of the
engine manufacturer before start-up
and follow the safety instructions care-
fully.
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Remove ignition key.
 Lock parking brake.
Inspection and maintenance work
Daily before starting operations
 Check fill level of fuel tank.
 Check engine oil level.
 Check the filling level in the coolant ex-
pansion tank.
 Check the sweeping roller and the side
brush for wear and wrapped belts.
 Check the wheels for tied up belts.
 Check the centrifugal separator and the
air filter, clean if required.
 Check function of all operator control el-
ements.
 Check appliance for damages.
 Clean the dust filter with the filter clean-
ing button.
Note: For description, see section on Care
and maintenance.
Refuelling
DANGER
Risk of explosion!
 Only use the fuels specified in the Op-
erations Manual.
 Do not refuel the machine in enclosed
spaces.
 Smoking and naked flames are strictly
prohibited.
 Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot
open surfaces.
 Check fuel level via the tank indicator.
 Switch off engine.
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Fill in diesel.
 Wipe off any spilt fuel and close fuel fill-
er cap.
Operation
Adjusting driver's seat
1 Lever for seat adjustment
2 Driver seat
 Pull seat adjustment lever outwards.
 Slide seat, release lever and lock in
place.
 Check that the seat is properly locked in
position by attempting to move it back-
wards and forwards.
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EN
Starting the machine
Note: The machine is equipped with a seat
contact switch If the driver's seat is vacat-
ed, the machine is switched off.
1 Parking brake
2 Motor speed adjustment
 Sit on the driver's seat.
 Lock parking brake.
 Engine speed adjustment - push for-
ward by 1/3.
Pre-heat
 Insert the ignition key into the ignition
switch.
 Turn the ignition key to position "Fila-
ment".
Pre-heat lamp glows.
Start the engine
 Press the brake pedal in order to start
the engine.
 When the pre-heating lamp goes off,
turn the ignition key to position "II".
 If the machine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
Note: Never operate the starter motor for
longer than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10
seconds before operating the starter motor
again.
Drive the machine
1 Brake pedal
2 Accelerator pedal, "forwards"
3 Accelerator pedal, "reverse"
 Push the motor speed adjustment all
the way to the front (operating speed).
 Press brake pedal and keep it de-
pressed.
 Release parking brake.
Drive forward
 Press slowly the accelerator pedal "for-
ward".