Multi-Function Switch; Travel Direction Selector Switch; Ignition Lock; Pedals - Kärcher MC 250 Handbuch

7.9.1 Multi-function switch

 Horns: Press the button on the end
 Flash to the right: Lever forwards
 Flash to the left: Lever backwards
 High beam: Press the lever down with the driving light
switched on
 Flasher: Pull lever and release
 Windscreen wiper interval: Turn the ring forward
Note
The period of the wiper interval is adjustable (programma-
ble).
To do this, turn the ring to "Intermittent wiping", wait for the
desired time interval then switch it off and switch it on again
within 1.5 seconds. The set time interval returns to its basic
programming after switching off the ignition.
 Continuous wiping: Turn the ring backwards
Note
1st level for normal wiping speed
2nd level by turning further for fast wiping speed
 Wiping water: Press the ring

7.9.2 Travel direction selector switch

The travel direction is selected using the travel direction
selector switch.
ATTENTION
The vehicle must be at a standstill and the travel direction
selector switch in the neutral position in order to select the
travel direction.
Operating error
If the direction switch is in the forward or reverse direction
when selecting the travel direction, the symbol display will
change but the switchover will not occur.
Travel direction selector switch
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1. Pull the selector switch upwards towards the steering
wheel, then move it in the desired direction of travel
(front / rear).
The travel direction is shown in the display.
2. Bring the travel direction selector switch into the middle
position (neutral position).
The driving engine idles.
3. Select the desired transport speed or working speed us-
ing the accelerator pedal.

7.9.3 Ignition lock

Engine off
1
Ignition on
2
Start the engine
3
The ignition lock is located below the travel direction selec-
tor switch.

7.10 Pedals

Accelerator pedal

1
Brake pedal
2
Broom pressure and speed pedal
3
Note
Only active with "Sweeping attachment kit"
A description is provided in the chapter "Sweeping at-
tachment kit"
7.10.1Accelerator pedal
Note
Releasing the accelerator pedal provides no noticeable
braking effect in transport mode.
The brake pedal must be pressed in order to brake.
1 Transport mode: Pressing the accelerator pedal in-
creases the engine speed and the driving speed.
Releasing the accelerator pedal reduces the engine
speed and the driving speed.
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