Transport; Loading The Vehicle; Securing The Vehicle; Towing The Vehicle - Kärcher MC 250 Handbuch

13

Transport

13.1 Loading the vehicle

DANGER
Risk of injury due to incorrect transport
Mind the weight of the vehicle.
Slowly and carefully drive the vehicle onto the transport ve-
hicle.
ATTENTION
Damage to vehicle
Do not load the vehicle with the crane.
Do not use a forklift.
1. Slowly drive the vehicle onto the transport vehicle.
Note
If the vehicle is not ready for running, see Chapter 13.2

Towing the vehicle.

13.1.1Securing the vehicle

WARNING
Danger of accident
Secure the vehicle against slipping during transport.
1. Park the vehicle and prevent it from rolling away, e.g. by
activating the parking brake (travel direction selector
switch to NEUTRAL - Middle position)
2. Secure the vehicle with a wheel retainer lashing system
in accordance with valid guidelines.
13.2 Towing the vehicle
CAUTION
Risk of damage due to incorrect towing
Only tow the vehicle at a walking pace and only until you
are out of the hazard zone of flowing traffic. Then load the
vehicle for transport.
Approach slowly and not jerkily.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing device on-
ly.
14

Care and service

14.1 General notes

DANGER
Crush hazard
When working under raised attachments, ensure these are
always mechanically locked (shimming).
1. Before you clean and service the vehicle, or exchange
parts or adjust them to a different function, switch off the
motor and remove the ignition key.
2. Check if your radio is secured with a radio code before
disconnecting the battery.
3. Disconnect the battery before working on the electrical
system.
4. Repairs may only be carried out by authorised customer
service centres or by qualified staff in this area who are
familiar with all relevant safety instructions.
5. Any welding work on the vehicle or attachments is only
permitted by authorised Kärcher Customer Service.
14.2 Preparing for maintenance and cleaning
work
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
3. Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

14.3 Service display

The service indicator lights up when appropriate mainte-
nance must be performed according to the inspection
checklist.
The service indicator flashes in the display:
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Make sure the steering and the brake are working (only
with the engine running).
In case of engine damage, release the parking brake for
loading.
ATTENTION
Do not tow the vehicle if the engine is defective, the steer-
ing or brake is faulty.
Towing device
1
Towing device mount.
2
Bolt with spring pin
3
1. Attach the towing device to the mount. Secure with bolt
and spring pin.
2. Attach the tow rope or tow bar to the towing device.
3. In the event of engine damage, release the parking
brake for loading, see chapter "Releasing the parking
brake".
4. Tow the vehicle out of the hazard zone and then load for
transport.
 For the first time after 50 operating hours, when the ini-
tial inspection must be carried out.
 Thereafter according to the maintenance intervals ac-
cording to the inspection checklist.
Note
The service indicator must be reset by Customer Service.

14.4 Maintenance intervals

Note
To preserve eligibility for warranty claims, all servicing and
maintenance work during the warranty period has to be
performed by an authorised Customer Service (ICL), in ac-
cordance with the inspection check list.
 Lubricate all bearings after washing the vehicle.
 The intervals for testing and maintenance (daily / week-
ly) by the customer / operator are listed in the chapter
"Vehicle maintenance plan".
 Have the safety checks according to the applicable local
regulations performed by the Customer Service depart-
ment as necessary.
Further maintenance work must be carried out by the
authorized Customer Service according to the inspec-
tion checklist. Please inform the Customer Service de-
partment in time.
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