Karcher KM 120-150 R D - Manual (Page 27)

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ṇ
Warning
Do not use a forklift truck to unload the ma-
chine as this may damage it.
To unload the machine, proceed as follows:

Cut plastic packing belt and remove foil.
 Connect battery (see section on Care
and maintenance)
 Remove the elastic tape fasteners at
the stop points.
 Four indicated floor boards of the pallet
are fastened with screws. Unscrew
these boards.
 Place the boards on the edge of the pal-
let. Place the boards in such a way that
they lie in front of the four wheels of the
machine. Fasten the boards with screws.
 Slide the four support beams included
in the packaging under the ramp.
 Remove the wooden blocks used for ar-
resting the wheels and slide them under
the ramp.
The machine can be moved in 2 ways:
(1) By pushing it (see Moving sweeper
without engaging self-propulsion).
(2) By driving it (see Moving sweeper by
engaging self-propulsion).
ƽ Danger
Risk of injury! Before engaging the free-
wheel operation, the machine must be se-
cured to prevent it rolling away.

Lock parking brake.
 Open cover and secure it (Diag. 3).
 Engage freewheel lever in hole.
This blocks the travel drive function.

Close cover.
 Release parking brake.
The machine can now be pushed.
Note
Do not move the machine for long distanc-
es without engaging self-propulsion, a
speed of 6 km/h should not be exceeded.
 Unhook the free wheel lever.
The travel drive is now ready for operation.

Close cover.
 Release parking brake.
The appliance can now be driven.
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Remove ignition key.
 Lock parking brake.
ƽ
Danger
Risk of explosion!
– Only use the fuels specified in the Op-
erations Manual.
– Do not refuel the machine in enclosed
spaces.
– Smoking and naked flames are strictly
prohibited.
– Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot
open surfaces.
 Switch off engine.
 Only KM 120/150 without driver cabin:
Open cover and secure it (Diag. 3).
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Insert funnel provided.
 KM 120/150 R G: Use regular unleaded
petrol.
 KM 120/150 R D: Use diesel.
 Fill tank to max. 1 cm below the lower
edge of the filler nozzle.
 Wipe off any spilt fuel, remove funnel
and close fuel filler cap.
 Only KM 120/150 without driver cabin:
Close cover.
Note
After the machine is switched on, the num-
ber of operating hours is displayed for 10
seconds. The fuel gauge is then automati-
cally displayed.
Note
The fuel gauge shows the length of time the
machine has been in operation since the
elapsed-time counter was last reset.
Note
The machine can be operated for a maxi-
mum of 3 hours on a full tank.
 Press reset button (2) on the elapsed-
time counter.
ṇ
Warning
Only use replacement cylinders with 11 kg
contents of tested models.
ƽ 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.
 Place the cylinder in such a way that the
connection threading of the locking
valve vertically points upwards.
 Close the bracket closure.
 Attach safety splint.
 Remove protective lid (1) from the con-
nection valve of the cylinder.
 Connect the gas tube with Union nut (2)
(use 30 mm spanner).
Note
Connection has a left threading.
ṇ Warning
Open the gas drawing valve (3) only after
starting the appliance (refer chapter Start-
ing the appliance).
Before Startup
Unloading
Moving sweeper without engaging
self-propulsion
Moving sweeper by engaging self-
propulsion
Start up
General notes
Refuelling (only KM 120/150 R G and
R D)
Refuelling the machine
Resetting fuel gauge
Connect/ change gas cylinder (only
KM 120/150 R LPG)
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