Adjustment Tasks; Cleaning Tasks; Replacement Tasks - Kärcher MIC 45 classic Originalbetriebsanleitung

Cleaning and replacing the fuel filter
 Clean every 100 operating hours: for
heavy contamination clean before then.
1 Air filter housing
2 Wing nut
 Unscrew wing nut.
 Remove the cover and the filter insert.
 Clean the interior of the air filter reser-
voir.
 Clean the filter insert: Knock the dust off
on a hard surface, do not blow out with
compressed air.
 Check that the sealing surface and the
filter insert are clean and undamaged.
 Insert the cleaned filter insert.
Important: A severely contaminated or
damaged filter insert must be replaced.
Lubricate the machine
Caution
Risk of functional disturbances. Do not let
the V-belts get in contact with the grease.
The machine is equipped with the following
grease fittings:
1 Articulated steering in centre of vehicle
2 Machine frame
3 Lifting cylinder
4 Steering cylinder
5 Accelerator pedal (MIC 45 classic only)
 Use high quality multi-purpose grease
and use grease gun to lubricate.
 The remaining joints and sheathed ca-
bles must be lubricated with motor oil.
Checking the V-Belt
Check the tension and the condition of the
V-belt regularly.
 If the tension is correct, the V-belt can
be deflected by about 7 mm.
 Get the V-belt tension adjusted by an
authorized customer service.
Check battery
Caution
The safety instructions regarding batteries
must be observed - see first part of these
instructions.
 Check the acid level of the battery reg-
ularly. Refill distilled water as needed
(up to approx. 10 mm above the cells).
 The cable shoes must be tightened and
free of oxidation. Grease with acid-free
grease.

Adjustment tasks

Safety-relevant functions on the machine
such as the neutral position of the acclera-
tor pedal and the readjustment of the emer-
gency brake are adjustable. These tasks
must only be performed by the authorised
customer service.

Cleaning tasks

Cleaning the device
Clean appliance daily after finishing work.
Caution
Risk of damage!
Shaft seals, electrical components and hy-
draulic valves must not be cleaned using a
high pressure water jet.
Do not rinse the engine with water.
Radiator fins must only be cleaned with
compressed air (max. 5 bar), not with wa-
ter.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
In order to protect the air filter only wash the
rear of the appliance while the motor is shut
off.
 Check for oil and fuel leaks to prevent
fires. Get customer service to fix the
leaks.
 To avoid fires, keep the engine, muffler,
battery and fuel tank free of plant resi-
due and oil.
 Check the engine for contamination,
clean with a brush or compressed air if
required
Clean the hydraulic oil cooler and the ra-
diator
The hydraulic oil cooler is located to the left
of the radiator (in the direction of travel).
 A dirty radiator will easily cause over-
heating: Always keep the radiator grill,
suction grill and the blower free of dam-
age, grass clippings, dust, etc.

Replacement tasks

Fuses
Both fuse boxes are located behind an ac-
cess door on the right side of the cabin.
 Check the fuses.
 Replace defective fuses.
Note: Only use fuses with identical
safety ratings.
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