Karcher B 150 R - Manual (Page 19)

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Faults without display on the console
Fault Remedy
Appliance cannot be start-
ed Seat switch not operated, sit down on the seat.
The machine operates only if the operator is seated on the seat.
Bring the safety switch into the "1" position.
Set the programme switch to "OFF". Wait for 10 seconds. Set the programme selector
switch to previous function. If possible, drive the appliance on level grounds only. Check
parking brake and foot brake if necessary.
Take the foot off the accelerator pedal prior to switching on the safety switch. If the fault re-
curs, call the aftersales service.
Check battery; charge it, if needed
Insufficient water quantity Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary.
Check hoses for blockages; clean if required.
R cleaning head: Remove the water distributor strip and clean it.
Clean the fresh water filter.
Insufficient vacuum perfor-
mance Clean the seals between dirt water reservoir and cover and check for tightness, replace if
required.
Check protective turbine strainer for soiling, clean if necessary.
Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, turn or replace if required
Check if the cover on the dirt water discharge hose is closed
Check suction hose for blockages; clean if required.
Check the suction hose for tightness; replace if required.
Check the setting of the vacuum bar.
Attach additional weight (accessory) to the vacuum bar.
Insufficient cleaning result Set/ adjust contact pressure.
Adjust wiper lips.
Check the brushes for wear, replace if required.
Brushes do not turn Reduce contact pressure.
Check if foreign matters block the brushes; remove foreign matter if required.
Motor overloaded, allow to cool down. Set the programme switch to "OFF". Wait for 10 sec-
onds. Set the programme selector switch to previous function.
Drain hose for dirty water is
blocked Open dosing equipment at the drain hose. Pull out the suction hose from suction beam and
close it by hand. Set the program selection switch to suction or vacuuming. The blockage
will be sucked out from the drain hose into the dirt water tank.
Detergent metering Dose
(only Dose) does not func-
tion properly Inform Customer Service.
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