Kärcher MIC 26C Bedienungsanleitung Seite 53

7.1.2 Start the engine
 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
 Set engine speed to MIN position.
 Press the brake pedal all the way down.
The indicator lamp for the emergency brake must be il-
luminated.
 With low exterior temperatures, turn the ignition key to
pre-heating setting for about 3 seconds.
 Turn the ignition key to "Start engine" and hold it there
until the engine starts up.
 Release the ignition key. The ignition key turns to posi-
tion "1", engine on.
 Release the brake pedal.
CAUTION
Risk of damage by overheating of the power transmission
and the brake. Do not drive appliance while brake is acti-
vated.
 After a cold start, let the appliance warm up while the
engine speed is set to MIN, so that the hydraulic oil can
reach operating temperature.
The pre-heating time depends on the ambient temper-
ature and can be read from the diagram below.
7.1.3 Driving
ATTENTION
The speed is reduced when you release the gas pedal; a
property that is different to passenger cars.
In transport mode, the speed reduction due to braking
when you let go of the gas pedal is lower than in work
mode.
 Raise the working machine.
 Raise the suction opening and the side-brushes (for
sweepers).
 Set engine speed to ECO.
 Press accelerator pedal down slowly.
 Control the driving direction with the steering wheel.
7.1.4 Stop
 Release the accelerator pedal or drive backwards for a
moment, the machine brakes automatically and stops.
Only use the brake pedal if the appliance does not stop
in spite of applying the above measures.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the drive system. Use the brake only in
emergencies and as an emergency brake while the appli-
ance is not moving, not as an operational brake.
7.1.5 Driving over obstacles
WARNING
Risk of damage! Raise the side-brushes and the suction
opening before overtaking hurdles.
Obstacles up to 150 mm in height:
 Bypass the obstacles slowly and carefully at an angle
of 45°.
Obstacles more than 150 mm in height:
 Only drive over these obstacles using a suitable ramp.
Warning
Risk of damage! Ensure that the vehicle does not get stuck
up.
7.2 Turn off device
 Raise the work machine.
 Stop the machine.
 Switch off PTO.
 Set engine speed to MIN position.
 Let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes.
 Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove it.
 Activate parking brake.
7.3 Frost protection
 If frost is expected, check whether there is enough anti-
frosting agent in the cooling water.
7.4 Transport
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the ap-
pliance when you transport it.
Risk of accident: The appliance must be secured against
slippage during transport.
CAUTION
Risk of damage! Never attach the appliance to the brush
system or tow it (for sweepers).
 Switch the appliance off and lock the emergency brake.
 Secure the vehicle on the fixing eyelets on the left and
the right using tie down straps.
Illustration is symbolic
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