Karcher KM 130-300 R Lpg - Manual (Page 22)

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1 Operating hour counter
2 Charge warning lamp
3 Oil pressure warning lamp
4 Cooling water temperature warning
lamp
5 Motor suction air
6 Indicator lamp (not connected)
7 Indicator lamp - forward driving direc-
tion
8 Indicator lamp - reverse driving direc-
tion
9 Indicator parking light (option)
10 Warning lamp fuel reserve
- blinks for reserve
- illuminates when gas bottle is empty
In order to perform different tasks, you may
have to fold up the cab (optional) first.
Note: The cab must only be tilted while the
vehicle is on even ground (± 5 °).

Open the cab lock.
 Tilt the cab up until the lock lever clicks
into place.
 Unlock the lock lever prior to lowering
the cab.
 Loosen parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
 Activate the parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
 Open engine cover.
 Turn the freewheel lever of the hydrau-
lic pump by 90 ° down on the side.
Caution
Do not move the machine for long distanc-
es without engaging self-propulsion; a
speed of 10 km/h should not be exceeded.

After moving, fold the freewheel lever
up again.
 After moving, fold the freewheel lever
up again.
 Read the operating instructions of the
engine manufacturer before start-up
and follow the safety instructions care-
fully.
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Remove ignition key.
 Lock parking brake.
ṇ
Warning
Only use replacement cylinders with 11 kg
contents of tested models.
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Danger
Risk of injury!
– Follow safety regulations for LPG vehi-
cles.
– Formation of crusts and yellow-frothing
deposits on the gas cylinder indicate
leakiness.
– Cylinders must be changed only by in-
structed persons.
– Cylinders containing propellant gases
must not be changed in garages and
underground areas.
– Do not smoke and use uncovered light
while changing the cylinder.
– While changing cylinders, first close the
locking valve of the LPG cylinder firmly
and immediately put the protective cap
on the empty cylinder.
 Loosen the screw on the safety bar and
swivel the bar upwards.
1 Protective cover
2 Gas hose with union joint
3 Gas withdrawal valve
If the warning indicator for reserve fuel
shows an empty gas bottle continuously
during operation, proceed as follows:

Close gas drawing valve by turning it in
clock-wise direction.
 Stop the the machine and continue to
run it at idle speed until the motor shuts
off.
Note: This will ensure that all gas lines
are empty and that there can be no ic-
ing which would hinder starting the mo-
tor.
 Unscrew the gas hose (30-mm span-
ner).
 Screw the protective cap onto the con-
necting valve of the empty gas cylinder.
 Open the cliplock.
 Replace the gas cylinder.
Observe the installation position of the
gas cylinder. The connection / ring
opening must point downwards.
 Unscrew the protective cap from the
connecting valve of the gas cylinder.
 Close the bracket closure.
 Screw the gas hose to the connecting
valve of the gas cylinder (30-mm span-
ner).
 Close the safety bar, and secure it with
a bolt.
Note
Connection has a left threading.
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Warning
Open the gas drawing valve (3) only after
starting the appliance (refer chapter Start-
ing the appliance).
 Check engine oil level.
 Check the water cooler.
 Check roller brush.
 Check tyre pressure.
 Adjust driver's seat.
 Shake off dust filter.
Note: For description, see section on Care
and maintenance.
Multifunction display
Before Startup
Fold up the cab
Lock/ release parking brake
Moving sweeper without engaging
self-propulsion
Moving sweeper by engaging
self-propulsion
Start up
General notes
Install/replace gas bottle
Replacing the empty gas bottle
Installing a new gas bottle
Inspection and maintenance work
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