Operate The Front Linkage (Mdc Version); Attachments; Coupling Attachments To The Vehicle; Ballasting The Vehicle - Kärcher MIC 50 Manual

1. The floating position is switched on and off using the
floating position main switch.
The floating position must be switched off when driving
on public roads for transportation purposes (not when
cleaning public roads).
2. Press the joystick in the Y2 direction briefly to switch the
floating position function on. The joystick then returns to
the NEUTRAL position.
In the floating position, the attachment follows the
ground contour.
3. Pull the joystick in the Y1 direction to switch the floating
position function off.

8.5.4 Operate the front linkage (MDC version)

1. Position 0: Control lever for front linkage is in neutral po-
sition.
2. Position 1: To lower the front linkage, push the lever one
step forward and press down (lever does not engage).
3. Position 2: Push the lever further forward for floating po-
sition (lever engages). In the floating position, the at-
tachment follows the ground contour.
4. Position 3: Pull the lever all the way back, the attach-
ment is raised (lever does not engage).
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Attachments

Note
Please read the attachment operating instructions before
fitting an attachment.
Attachments are optional and can be fitted to the front pow-
er lift (see chapter 8.5 Front power lift) or to the front or rear
mounting frames.
DANGER
Danger due to change to vehicle's centre of gravity
and to driving characteristics. When transporting flu-
ids, sloshing motion may occur, which will then rock
the vehicle.
In the case of modifications, particularly when converting
from winter to summer use and in the case of changes to
load conditions, the driver must be prepared for the
change in driving characteristics.
WARNING
Risk of crushing when attaching attachments
Do not reach between the front power lift and the attach-
ment.
CAUTION
Risk of burns from hot hydraulic couplings
Wear protective gloves when disconnecting the hydraulic
couplings.
ATTENTION
Wear suitable protective clothing, safety gloves and gloves
when installing and removing attachments. This also ap-
plies during usage and application.
Please contact your responsible dealer before fitting at-
tachments that are not specifically intended for this vehi-
cle. Your dealer will check if installation and use of these
attachments is permitted on your vehicle. This is important
for the safety of the driver and the vehicle and also for any
warranty claims.
Attachments that endanger the safety or stability of the ve-
hicle may not be used.
9.1

Coupling attachments to the vehicle

ATTENTION
Clean the plug and coupling with a lint-free cloth before
use.
Coupling connector
1
Coupling sleeve
2
Ring
3
1. Pull the ring of the coupling sleeve downwards and hold.
2. Press the coupling connector of the attachment hydrau-
lic hose into the coupling sleeve.
3. Release the coupling ring. Check that it is securely en-
gaged.
4. To decouple, pull the ring downwards, hold it and pull
out the hydraulic hose.
9.2

Ballasting the vehicle

Note
The front axle of the vehicle must always be loaded with at
least 30% of the net weight of the vehicle, and the rear axle
must always be loaded with at least 30% of the net weight
of the vehicle.
Before purchasing the attachment, check that these re-
quirements are met by weighing the vehicle-attachment
combination.
The following data is required for determining the total
weight, the axle loads, the tyre loading capacity and the re-
quired minimum ballast:
 All weights in kg (weigh the vehicle if necessary)
 All dimensions in meters (m)
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