Starting The Machine; Moving Sweeper Without Engaging Self-Propulsion - Kärcher KM 130/300 R LPG Kurz- Betriebsanleitung

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.
Open the gas supply
 Open the gas drawing valve by turning
it in anti-clockwise direction.
 Sit on the driver's seat.
 Bring the direction selector switch into
the middle position.
 Lock parking brake.
 Engine speed adjustment - push for-
ward by 1/3.
Start the engine
 Insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock.
 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
 Set programme selection switch to
"Transport drive". .
 Move the gas lever all the way to the
front (high speed).
 Press brake pedal and keep it de-
pressed.
 Release parking brake.
Drive forward
 Set the travel direction switch to "for-
ward".
 Press accelerator pedal down slowly.
Reverse drive
Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that
there is nobody in the way, ask them to
move if somebody is around.
Caution
Risk of damage. Only use the direction
switch when the machine is standing still.
 Set the travel direction switch to "back-
wards".
 Press accelerator pedal down slowly.
Driving method
The accelerator pedal can be used to
–
vary the driving speed infinitely.
Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as
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this may damage the hydraulic system.
In the event of power loss on inclined
–
surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
Brakes
 Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-
chine brakes automatically and stops.
Note: The braking effect can be supported
by pressing the brake pedal.
Driving over obstacles
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 70
mm high or less:
 Drive forwards slowly and carefully.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are
more than 70 mm high:
 Only drive over these obstacles using a
suitable ramp.
Turn off the appliance
 Push the motor speed adjustment all
the way to the rear.
 Press brake pedal and keep it de-
pressed.
 Lock parking brake.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
Close the gas inlet
 Close gas drawing valve by turning it in
clock-wise direction.
Moving sweeper without engaging
self-propulsion
 Open engine cover.
 Turn the freewheel lever of the hydrau-
lic pump by 90 ° down on the side.
Caution
Do not move the machine for long distanc-
es without engaging self-propulsion; a
speed of 10 km/h should not be exceeded.
 After moving, fold the freewheel lever
up again.
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