Front Mounting Options - Kärcher MIC 50 Manual

TL (kg) = Net weight of the vehicle
TV (kg) = Front axle load of the empty vehicle
TH (kg) = Rear axle load of the empty vehicle
GH (kg) = Total weight of rear attachment/rear ballast **
GV (kg) = Total weight of front attachment/front bal-
last
a (m) = Distance between the centre of gravity of
the front attachment (front ballast) and the
middle of the front axle, max = 0.86 m
b (m) = Wheelbase of the vehicle
c (m) = 0.56
d (m) = Distance between the middle of the device-
side attachment and centre of gravity of the
rear attachment/rear ballast
* see chapter 15 Technical data
** see operating instructions for attachment
*** Dimension
9.2.1 Calculation of the minimum front ballast for rear-
mounted attachments
1. Enter the result into the table.
9.2.2 Calculation of the minimum rear ballast for front-
mounted attachments
See the manufacturer's specifications for the value "x" or use a
value of x = 0.45 if no specifications are available.
1. Enter the result into the table.
9.2.3 Calculation of the actual front axle load
1. If the necessary minimum front ballast weight (GV min) is not
reached with the front attachment (GV) then the weight of the
front attachment must be increased to the minimum front bal-
last weight.
2. Enter the actual calculated permissible front axle load and the
permissible front axle load specified in the work machine op-
erating instructions into the table.
9.2.4 Calculation of the actual total weight
1. If the necessary minimum rear ballast weight (GH min) is not
reached with the rear attachment (GH), then the weight of the
rear attachment must be increased to the minimum rear bal-
last weight.
9.2.5 Calculation of the actual rear axle load
1. Enter the result into the table.
9.3

Front mounting options

9.3.1 3-point mount (optional)
The 3-point mount is attached to the front power lift and secured
with 2 bolts.
It has got one inclination adjustment system.
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3-point mount
1
Lower link
2
Fastening for top link
3
Bolt for inclination adjustment
4
Bolt for securing front power lift
5
Inclination adjustment
1. Remove the bolt for the inclination function; the attachment is
able to swing.
2. If the attachment is completely raised, the device will be
aligned horizontally.
9.3.2 Fitting the attachment on the 3-point mount
WARNING
Risk of injury due to attachments
Do not move or fit any attachments if persons are in the hazard
zone.
CAUTION
Risk of damage due to incorrect fitting
After fitting the attachment, check to see that the driver cabin or
add-on parts are not damaged during the lifting process.
ATTENTION
Observe the graphics and mounting guidelines provided for pre-
venting erroneous installation.
Note
Keep a sufficient gap to the driver cabin or superstructures. Any
contact must be ruled out.
Bear in mind the weight of the attachment. Attach heavy super-
structures as near as possible to the vehicle.
1. Drive up to the attachment.
2. Connect the lower link to the attachment.
3. Fix the attachment in place using 2 bolts and secure the bolts
with locking pins.
4. Connect and secure the top link to the attachment.
Observe the following description pertaining to correct / erro-
neous installation of the top link.
Erroneous installation of the top link
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