Karcher KM 150-500 LPG - Manual (Page 11)

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1 Gas lever
Correctly adjust the motor speed using the
gas lever
Note:The machine is equipped with a seat
contact switch If the driver's seat is vacat-
ed, the machine is switched off.
 Open the gas drawing valve by turning
it in anti-clockwise direction.
 Sit on the driver's seat.
 Bring the direction selector switch into
the middle position.
 Lock parking brake.
 Engine speed adjustment - push for-
ward by 1/3.
 Insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock.
 Turn the ignition key to position "II".
 If the machine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
Note: Never operate the starter motor for
longer than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10
seconds before operating the starter motor
again.
 Set programme selection switch to
"Transport drive".
.
 Move the gas lever all the way to the
front (high speed).
 Press brake pedal and keep it de-
pressed.
 Release parking brake.
 Set the travel direction switch to "for-
ward".
 Press accelerator pedal down slowly.
ƽ Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that
there is nobody in the way, ask them to
move if somebody is around.
Caution
Risk of damage. Only use the direction
switch when the machine is standing still.

Set the travel direction switch to "back-
wards".
 Press accelerator pedal down slowly.
– The accelerator pedal can be used to
vary the driving speed infinitely.
– Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as
this may damage the hydraulic system.
– In the event of power loss on inclined
surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
 Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-
chine brakes automatically and stops.
Note: The braking effect can be supported
by pressing the brake pedal.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 70
mm high or less:

Drive forwards slowly and carefully.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are
more than 70 mm high:

Only drive over these obstacles using a
suitable ramp.
 Push the motor speed adjustment all
the way to the rear.
 Press brake pedal and keep it de-
pressed.
 Lock parking brake.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Close gas drawing valve by turning it in
clock-wise direction.
Adjust engine speed
Starting the machine
Open the gas supply
Start the engine
Drive the machine
Drive forward
Reverse drive
Driving method
Brakes
Driving over obstacles
Turn off the appliance
Close the gas inlet
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