Transport; Storage; Maintenance And Care; Maintenance Schedule - Kärcher BR 55/40 RS Originalbetriebsanleitung

Transport

Danger
Risk of injury! When loading or unloading
the machine, it may only be operated on
gradients of max. 10%. Drive slowly.
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport
it.
 Remove the suction bar and the brush
from the appliance.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Fastening points

Storage

Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.

Maintenance and care

Danger
Risk of injury! Before carrying out any tasks
on the machine, set the main key to "0" and
remove it. Pull out the battery plug.
Warning
Suction turbine will continue to run for a
while after switch-off. Carry out mainte-
nance tasks only after the suction turbine
has come to a halt.
 Drain and dispose of the dirt water and
the residual fresh water.

Maintenance schedule

Prior to operation:
 Check and ensure that the top of the
appliance is seated properly on the
wastewater reservoir.
 Check tyre status.
 Check if brush is fitted properly.
 Check the inserts of the suction hose
for leaks.
 Check fastening of the suction bar (see
"Maintenance tasks").
 Check the lid of the drain hose for the
wastewater tank for tightness.
 Check the correct positioning of both
drain hoses in their holders.
 Check accelerator pedal, brake and
steering wheel for correct functioning.
 Check acid level in wet batteries; refill
distilled water, if required.
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After operation:
 Empty the dirt water reservoir.
 Rinse the dirty water tank with clear wa-
ter.
 Clean the sieve and the swimmer in the
wastewater tank (see "Maintenance
tasks").
 Clean fresh water tank.
 Switch on the suction for drying the sys-
tem.
 Empty and clean the coarse dirt pan
(BR model only).
 Check brush for wear and tear and
clean it.
 Clean vacuum lips in the vacuum bar
and check for wear.
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth which has been soaked in
mild detergent.
 Check device externally for damage.
 Store the appliance as shown above to
dry off the tanks (see "Empty tanks").
 Charge battery.
Every 50 operating hours
 Clean upper side of the batteries.
 Check acid density in wet batteries.
 Check battery cable for correct position-
ing.
 Clean the sieve in the fresh water reser-
voir.
BR 55/40 RS only:
 Check the side spray protection on the
cleaning head.
Every 100 operating hours
 Clean battery room and battery casing.
Every 200 operating hours
 Check immobilising brake. *
 Clean the joints on the cleaning head
hookup.
 Check carbon brushes and commuta-
tors of all motors for wear and tear. *
 Check tension of steering chain. *
 Check the tension of the drive chains on
the drive. *
* To be done by Customer Service.

Maintenance contract

To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-
ance maintenance contracts can be con-
cluded with the competent Kärcher sales
office.
Maintenance BR 55/40 RS
Dismantling the vacuum bar
 Pull out the suction hose from the vacu-
um bar.
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 Raise the handle of the suction bar cou-
pling.
 Remove the vacuum bar.
Turn or replace vacuum lips
 Remove the vacuum bar.
1 Star handle
2 Plastic part
3 Vacuum lip
 Unscrew the star grips.
 Remove the plastic parts.
 Remove the vacuum lips.
 Turn the vacuum lips or insert new
ones.
 Insert the plastic parts.
 Screw in and tighten the star grips.
Replacing the brush rollers
 Swivel the unlocking lever upward.
 Swivel the spray protection toward the
front.
 Press the brush change key and tilt the
cover on the brush head towards the
side.
 Pull out the brush rollers.
 Insert and lock into place the new brush
rollers.
 Close the cover, align the brushes and
lock in the cover.
 Swivel the spray guard back.
 Swivel the unlocking lever downward.