Karcher KM 120-150 R D - Manual (Page 10)

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 Check engine oil level. *
 Only KM 120/150 R G and R D: Check
fill level of fuel tank. *
 Only KM 120/150 R LPG: Check and
ensure that the Union nut is fixed prop-
erly on the gas tube. *
 Check hydraulics fluid fill level. *
 Check side brush. *
 Check roller brush. *
 Empty waste container.
 Check tyre pressure. *
* For description, see section on Care and
maintenance.
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Warning
The air inlets next to the driver's seat must
not be covered. Do not store any objects
next to or behind the seat.
 Pull seat adjustment lever outwards.
 Slide seat, release lever and lock in
place.
 Check that the seat is properly locked in
position by attempting to move it back-
wards and forwards.
 Adjust the left and right exterior mirror
manually.
 Press the switch for windscreen washer
system.
1 Driving
Driving to the Place of Use.
2 Sweeping with sweep roller
Roller brush is lowered.
3 Sweeping with right side brush
Sweep roller and right side brush are
lowered.
4 Sweep using left side brush (optional)
Sweep roller and left side brush are
lowered.
5 Sweep using both brushes (optional)
Sweep roller and both brushes are low-
ered.
Note
The machine is equipped with a seat con-
tact mat. If the driver's seat is vacated, the
machine is switched off.
NOTICE
Only KM 120/150 R G and R LPG: Device
starts only if the immobilising brakes are
applied (parking position).
Note
The fuel cock is supplied from the factory
open. If the machine has been out of use
for a longer period of time, open the fuel
cock.

Open cover and secure it (Diag. 3).
KM 120/150 R G:
 Push lever in "ON" direction.
KM 120/150 R D:
 Turn lever to position "O".
 Close cover.
 Open the gas drawing valve by turning
it in anti-clockwise direction.
 Lock parking brake.
 Sit on the driver's seat.
 Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing).
 Only KM 120/150 R G: Press choke le-
ver downwards. Once the engine is run-
ning, pull choke lever back up.
 Only KM 120/150 R LPG: Press remote
switch for 5 seconds, then release it.
 Turn ignition key past position 1.
 If the machine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
Note
Never operate the starter motor for longer
than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10 seconds
before operating the starter motor again.
Note
Operation during winter: When starting at
temperatures below +10 °C, the parking
brake is to be applied to disengage the en-
gine from the transmission and therefore
assist the starting process.
 Release parking brake.
 Press right accelerator pedal down
slowly.
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Danger
Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that
there is nobody in the way, ask them to
move if somebody is around.

Press left accelerator pedal down slowly.
Note
Driving method
– The accelerator pedal can be used to
vary the driving speed infinitely.
– Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as
this may damage the hydraulic system.
– In the event of power loss on inclined
surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure
on the accelerator pedal.
 Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-
chine brakes automatically and stops.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are 50
mm high or less:

Drive forwards slowly and carefully.
Driving over fixed obstacles which are
more than 50 mm high:

Only drive over these obstacles using a
suitable ramp.
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Danger
Risk of injury! If the bulk waste flap is open,
stones or gravel may be flung forwards by
the roller brush. Make sure that this does
not endanger persons, animals or objects.
ṇ Warning
Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or
similar objects as this may damage the
sweeping mechanism.
ṇ Warning
To avoid damaging the floor, do not contin-
ue to operate the sweeping machine in the
same position.
Note
To achieve an optimum cleaning result, the
driving speed should be adjusted to take
specific situations into account.
Inspection and maintenance work
Operation
Adjusting driver's seat
Adjusting the external mirror (only
KM 120/150 without driver cabin)
Switching on/off the wipers (only
KM 120/150 without driver cabin)
Programme selection
3
2
1
4
5
Starting the machine
Open fuel tap (only KM 120/150 R G and
R D)
Open gas supply (only KM 120/150 R
LPG)
Turning on the Appliance
Drive the machine
Drive forward
Reverse drive
Brakes
Driving over obstacles
Sweeping mode
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