Karcher KMR 1550 B - Manual (Page 8)

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English Operating instructions for users KMR 1550 B
Preparing the
sweeper for use All directions given (left/right, front/rear) are as seen from the driver’s seat.
n Check the oil level in the engine (see Chapter: “Maintenance”).
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Check the level of coolant in the radiator (see Chapter: “Maintenance”).
n Check the amount of fuel in the tank and fill up, if required (see below).
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Check the level of hydraulic fluid and top up, if required (see Chapter:
“Maintenance”).
n Check the air pressure in the tyres (see Chapter: “Maintenance”).
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Inspect the brush roller and remove any string, rope, etc., that may be
caught up in the brushes.
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Check the dust filter. If it is very dirty, operate the shaker to clean it off .
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Empty the waste container.
Adjusting the driver’s seat
The driver’s seat can be adjusted to fit people of different sizes.
n Pull the lever outwards.
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Adjust the seat position and release the lever.
n Move the seat back and forth to ensure that it has locked in position.
Filling the fuel tank
Explosion hazard while refuelling!
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Do not fill up with fuel
– in an enclosed space
– while the engine is running.
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Do not smoke while refuelling the vehicle.
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Fuel expands as it becomes warmer.
Do not fill the tank right up to the top. Leave a gap of at least 1 cm under
the bottom edge of the filler neck.
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Wipe up any fuel they may have been spilt and ensure that the cap is
replaced firmly on the tank.
Opening the fuel tap
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Open up the bonnet and make sure it locks in position.
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Open the fuel tap.
OPEN = Knob turned so that it is parallel to fuel pipe
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Close the bonnet.
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Adjusting r.p.m. of side brush
n A clockwise turn reduces the r.p.m. of the side brush.
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A counterclockwise turn increases the r.p.m. of the side brush.