Before Startup; Prior To Initial Start-Up; Refuelling; Windscreen Washer System En - Kärcher MIC 84 User Manual

 Set up the desired hydraulic feed vol-
ume via the potentiometer (B and/or C).
IMPORTANT: Never exceed the feed
volume indicated by the manufacturer
of the attachment.
Note: While the hydraulics are switched
on, you can always change the feed
volume via the potentiometer.
WARNING
Never set up a higher feed volume than al-
lowed for the attachment. This can damage
the attachment and endanger people pre-
sent in the area.
Prior to using the attachment, ensure that
the permissible feed volume is set up cor-
rectly on the operating panel of the ma-
chine.
If you are uncertain or have doubts about
the correct hydraulic feed volume or the ad-
justment procedure, you must contact cus-
tomer service.

Before Startup

Prior to initial start-up

 The document pouch is located behind
the driver's seat. Always keep the en-
closed documents in this pouch. This
way, you and possible transport com-
panies will always have access to im-
portant information.

Refuelling

Danger
Risk of explosion!
– Only use the fuels specified in the Op-
erations Manual.
– Do not refuel the machine in enclosed
spaces.
– Smoking and naked flames are strictly
prohibited.
– Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot
open surfaces.
 Switch off engine.
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Fill in diesel.
 Insert the fuelling gun as deep as possi-
ble into the fuel nozzle. Do not add any
more fuel once the fuelling gun stops
according to the settings.
 Wipe off any spilt fuel and close fuel fill-
er cap.
Fuelling using a can
 Estimate the fuel requirement in order
to avoid overflows.
Windscreen washer system
The reservoir for windshield wiper fluid is
located on the front left side of the machine.
 Check the fluid level daily and refill
commercially sold windshield wiper flu-
id as necessary.

Adjusting driver's seat

DANGER
Danger of accident. Do not adjust the driv-
er's seat while driving.
1 Lever for seat adjustment
2 Spring hardness

Set the steering wheel position

DANGER
Danger of accident. Do not adjust the steer-
ing wheel position while driving.
1 Locking
 Pull on the lock.
 Set the steering wheel to the desired
position.
 Slide the lock back and make sure it
locks in.

Prior to start/safety test

DANGER
Risk of accidents, injuries. If one point of
the safety check is not fullfilled, the appli-
ance must not be taken into operation, but
must be repaired.
The safety inspection must be performed
before each use of the vehicle.
Checking under the hood
– Check the hydraulic oil level.
– Check engine oil level.
– Check cooler water level.
– Check water level of wiper.
Walk around the vehicle and check the
following
– Check the hydraulic connections for
cleanliness.
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– Check the hydraulic lines for leaks.
– Check the fuel lines and connections for
leaks.
– Check the electrical lines for damage.
– Screws and nuts.
– Check vehicle, motor and radiator grille
for damage.
– Cleanliness of the filters.
– Is the main switch switched on?
Check while sitting on the vehicle
– Check the drive pedal for easy move-
ment.
– Is the emergency brake locked?
– Are the switches for the work hy-
draulics switched off?
– With the ignition turned on: Are the
warning lamps for battery charging and
oil pressure illuminated?
Start the motor and check
– Do the warning lamps for battery
charge indicator and oil pressure shut
off?
– Does operating hour counter and tem-
perature control work?
– Are the lights and the direction indicator
system functioning?
– Check the neutral position of the drive
pedal: Drive the appliance forward and
backwards. When the drive pedal is re-
leased, the machine must stop in every
direction of travel.
– During a short test drive, listen for ab-
normal sounds and check for vibra-
tions.

Operation

DANGER
Danger of crushing. Make sure that no per-
sons are present near the arm hinges.
Danger of burns, crushing. Only use the
appliance if all casing parts have been at-
tached.
CAUTION
Danger of damage due to lack of lubrica-
tion. If the oil pressure warning lamp lights
up during operation, switch the engine off
immediately and remediate the malfunc-
tion.
Risk of damage due to overheated engine
or overheated hydraulic oil. If the warning
lamps for engine temperature or hydraulic
oil temperature lights up, set the engine
speed to idle (do not turn the engine off)
and perform the measures in the Chapter
"Malfunctions".

Start the engine

1 Is the main switch switched on?
2 Bring the direction selector switch
into the neutral position.
The switch on the multi-function lever is
in the centre position, no lights are illu-
minated.
3 Turn off hydraulic drives.
4 Attachments should be lowered to
the ground!
Set the multi-function lever (joystick) to
the front to lower the attachments.
5 Turn the ignition key to ON position.
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