Karcher KMR 1550 B - Manual (Page 16)

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English Operating instructions for users KMR 1550 B
Checking the engine oil level
Caution,
Risk of burns from hot exhaust pipe!
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Park the sweeper on a level surface.
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Unscrew the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick clean and screw it back in.
n Unscrew the dipstick once again.
The oil level should be between the “Min” and the “Max” marks.
If the oil level is below “Min” – top up with engine oil.
If the oil level is above “Max” – drain off excess engine oil.
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Screw the dipstick back in again.
Topping up with engine oil
n Pour engine oil into the engine through the filler hole in the cylinder head.
Engine oil SAE 30 or SAE10W-30.
The engine oil must correspond to the following classification:
SF, SE, SD or SC and should be a primary raffinate.
The engine oil should contain no additives.
If the outside temperature is below –5 °C, 5W-30 or 5W-20 can also be
used.
Replacing the engine oil
Caution,
Environmental hazard caused by engine oil!
Deposit the waste oil resulting from an oil change at a waste oil collection
point or take it to a waste disposal company.
Caution,
Danger of burns from hot exhaust pipe or scalding by hot
engine oil!
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Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
n Park the sweeper on a level surface.
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Open the bonnet.
n Place a suitable receptacle under the sweeper to collect the waste oil.
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Unscrew valve and drain out oil through a hose.
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Pour fresh engine oil into the filler hole.
Capacity: 1.65 litres
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Make sure that the oil filler hole is properly sealed.
n Wipe off any oil that may have been spilt and dispose of the waste oil
properly.
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