Karcher KMR 1250 B - Manual (Page 18)

KMR 1250 B User Instructions English
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Changing the engine oil
Checking tyre pressures
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Park the sweeper on a level surface.
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Check air pressure and adjust pressure as required.
Air pressure for front and rear wheels = 6 bar
Checking the oil level
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Park the sweeper on a level surface.
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Pull out the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it in the filler hole.
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Pull out the dipstick again and check the result.
The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks.
If the oil level is below MIN – top up with oil.
If the oil level is above MAX – drain off the surplus.
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Insert the dipstick back into the filler hole.
Filling up with oil
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Pour engine oil type SAE 15W40 into the hole for the
dipstick.
Caution! Danger to the environment from engine
oil
After carrying out an oil change, ensure that the waste oil is
passed to an appropriate collection point or official disposal
company.
Caution,
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Run the engine until it reaches its normal operating tem-
perature.
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Make sure the sweeper is standing on a level surface.
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Open the unit cover.
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Place a drip pan under the engine.
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Hold the end of the drain tube over the drip pan and let
the old oil run out.
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Close off the end of the drain tube again.
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Pour engine oil into the filler hole.
Capacity = 1.1 litres
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Check the oil level with the dipstick – see “Checking the
oil level”.
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Wipe up any oil spillage and dispose of the waste oil
appropriately.