Attachments; Coupling The Attachments With The Vehicle; Ballasting Of The Vehicle - Kärcher MIC 50 Manual

8.5.3 Setting the front power lift lowering speed
"Increase lowering speed" rotation direction
1
"Decrease lowering speed" rotation direction
2
Turning in rotation direction 2 all the way to the limit stop locks
the front power lift.
1. Switch off the PTO.
2. Select the front power lift lowering speed using the rotary
knob.
8.5.4 Attachment release and vibration dampening
(optional)
Attachment release is used in order to move the load from one
attachment fitted on the front power lift towards the vehicle's front
axle.
For example: If a mower deck is being used, the forces in the
ground are reduced by the mower deck in order to reduce dam-
age to the ground due to the wheels spinning; especially when
driving uphill.
Note
If the attachment is raised whilst the attachment release system
is switched on, it will act like a load stabilisation system when driv-
ing.
Vibration dampening (optional) ensures a more comfortable and
more stable drive during transport journeys with a raised attach-
ment on the front power lift.
Rotary knob for attachment release
1
1. Switch on the attachment release system using the switch (on
the centre console).
2. Change the shift in the centre of gravity using the attachment
release rotary knob.
a Turning clockwise: More weight on the front axle
b Turning anticlockwise: Less weight on the front axle
9

Attachments

Note
Please read the attachment operating instructions before fitting
an attachment.
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Attachments are optional and can be fitted to the front power lift
(see chapter ) 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 fluids, 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 condi-
tions, the driver must be prepared for the change in driving char-
acteristics.
WARNING
Risk of crushing when attaching attachments
Do not reach between the front power lift and the attachment.
CAUTION
Risk of burns from hot hydraulic couplings
Wear protective gloves when disconnecting the hydraulic cou-
plings.
ATTENTION
Wear suitable protective clothing, safety gloves and gloves when
installing and removing attachments. This also applies during us-
age and application.
Please contact your responsible dealer before fitting attachments
that are not specifically intended for this vehicle. 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 vehicle
may not be used.
9.1

Coupling the attachments with the vehicle

Coupling on hydraulic hose
1
Coupling on vehicle
2
Ring
3
1. Pull the ring of the coupling down and hold it.
2. Insert the hydraulic hose of the attachment into the coupling.
3. Release the ring of the coupling.
4. To decouple the ring, pull it down, hold it and pull out the hy-
draulic hose.
9.2

Ballasting of the vehicle

Note
The front axle of the vehicle must always be loaded with at least
30%, the rear axle with at least 30% of the net weight of the ve-
hicle!
Prior to purchasing the attachment, check that these precondi-
tions are met by weighing the vehicle/attachment combination.
To calculate the total weight, the axle loads and the tyre load ca-
pacity as well as the necessary minimum ballast, the following
data is required:
 All weights are in (kg)
 All dimensional specifications in (m)
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