Storage; Troubleshooting Guide; Vehicle Malfunctions - Kärcher MC 250 Manual

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Troubleshooting guide

You can remedy minor faults using the following overview.
If in any doubt, please contact your authorised Customer
Service.

12.1 Vehicle malfunctions

Malfunction
Vehicle does not start
Motor running irregularly  Clean/replace the air filter.
Engine is running, but the
vehicle does not drive or
just slowly
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Remedy
 Check / charge the battery.
 Sit in the driver's seat (seat contact switch is activated).
 Set the driving direction lever to the NEUTRAL position - central position.
 Fill up fuel, bleed the fuel system.
 Check, clean and/or replace the fuel filter.
 Check the fuel connections and lines.
 Contact an authorised Customer Service department.
 Check, clean and/or replace the fuel filter.
 Fill up fuel, bleed the fuel system.
 Check the fuel connections and lines.
 Contact an authorised Customer Service department.
 Check the filling level of the hydraulic oil tank.
 In the event of freezing temperatures and cold hydraulic oil: Allow the vehicle to warm up
for at least 3 minutes.
Note
Use only fuses with the same ampere rating.
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Storage

WARNING
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the vehicle.
1. Park the vehicle in a protected, level and dry place.
2. If there is a danger of frost, check that there is enough
antifreeze in the coolant.
3. Clean the vehicle inside and out.
When stored for more than one month:
4. Jack up the vehicle (freely rotating wheels).
5. Disconnect the battery, recharge every 2 months.
6. When restarting after prolonged storage, carry out
scheduled maintenance as necessary.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock
Switch off the vehicle before carrying out any care and
maintenance work, and remove the key.
Repair work and work on electrical components must only
be performed by your authorised Customer Service.
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