Care And Maintenance - Kärcher KM 100 R D User Manual

Turn off the appliance
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing). The side brush and roller brush are
raised.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
Note: Once the machine has been
switched off, the dust filter is shaken auto-
matically for approx. 15 seconds. Do not
open the machine hood during this period.
Note: The machine has been fitted with an
automatic parking brake that is activated as
soon as the engine is switched off and the
driver leaves his seat.
 Close fuel cock.
Transport
DANGER
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Secure the wheels of the machine with
wheel chocks.
 Secure the machine with tensioning
straps or cables.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Note: Observe markings for fixing points
on base frame (chain symbols). When
loading or unloading the machine, it may
only be operated on gradients of max. 18%.
 Close fuel cock.
 Empty fuel tank.
Storage
DANGER
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
Shutdown
If the sweeper is going to be out of service
for a longer time period, observe the follow-
ing points:
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing). The roller brush and side brushes
are raised to prevent the bristles being
damaged.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Lock the sweeper to ensure that it does
not roll off.
 Clean the inside and outside of the
sweeper.
 Park the machine in a safe and dry
place.
 Fill fuel tank and close fuel cock.
 Change the engine oil
 Disconnect battery.
 Charge battery approx. every 2 months.

Care and maintenance

General notes
 First switch off the appliance, remove
the key and remove the battery plug or
disconnect the battery before perform-
ing any cleaning or maintenance tasks
on the appliance, replacing parts or
switching over to another function.
 Pull out the battery plug or clamp the
battery while working on the electrical
unit.
– Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service outlets
or experts in this field who are familiar
with the respective safety regulations.
– Mobile appliances used for commercial
purposes are subject to safety inspec-
tions according to VDE 0701.
– Use only roller brushes/ side-brushes
that are provided with the appliance or
specified in the Operations Manual.
The use of other roller brushes/ side-
brushes can affect the safety of the ap-
pliance.
Cleaning
CAUTION
Risk of damage! Do not clean the appliance
with a water hose or high-pressure water
jet (danger of short circuits or other dam-
age).
Cleaning the inside of the machine
Danger
Risk of injury! Wear dust mask and protec-
tive goggles.
 Open the hood, insert retaining rod.
 Clean machine with a cloth.
 Blow through machine with com-
pressed air.
 Close cover.
Note: The dust filter can be rinsed with water.
Dry the filter completely before reusing it.
External cleaning of the appliance
 Clean the machine with a damp cloth
which has been soaked in mild detergent.
Note: Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents.
Maintenance intervals
Note: The elapsed-time counter shows the
timing of the maintenance intervals.
Maintenance by the customer
Daily maintenance:
 Check the sweeping roller and the side
brush for wear and wrapped belts.
 Check tyre pressure.
 Check function of all operator control el-
ements.
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Weekly maintenance:
 Check for smooth running of the
Bowden cables and the moveable parts
 Check the sealing strips in the sweep-
ing area for position and wear.
 Check dust filter and clean filter box, if
required.
 Check the vacuum pressure system.
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours:
 Check function of seat contact switch.
 Check tension, wear and function of
drive belts (V-belt and circular belt).
Maintenance following wear:
 Replace sealing strips.
 Replace roller brush.
 Replace side brush.
Note: For description, see section on Main-
tenance work.
Note: Where maintenance is carried out by
the customer, all service and maintenance
work must be undertaken by a qualified
specialist. If required, a specialised Kärch-
er dealer may be contacted at any time.
Maintenance by Customer Service
Maintenance to be carried out after 8 oper-
ating hours:
 Carry out initial inspection.
Maintenance to be carried out after 20 op-
erating hours
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours
Maintenance to be carried out every 300
operating hours
Maintenance to be carried out every 500
operating hours
Maintenance to be carried out every 1000
operating hours
Maintenance to be carried out every 1500
operating hours
Note: In order to safeguard warranty
claims, all service and maintenance work
during the warranty period must be carried
out by the authorised Kärcher Customer
Service in accordance with the mainte-
nance booklet.
Maintenance Works
Preparation:
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
General notes on safety
DANGER
Risk of injury!
The engine requires 15 seconds to come to
a standstill once it has been switched off.
Do not open the appliance hood during that
period.
Danger
Risk of injury! Allow the machine sufficient
time to cool down before carrying out any
maintenance and repair work.
Check the tyre pressure
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Connect air pressure testing device to
tyre valve.
 Check air pressure and adjust if re-
quired.
 Check tire pressure (refer to technical
data).
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