Kärcher KM 90/60 R LPG Adv Mode D'emploi page 27

Storage
DANGER
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
Shutdown
If the sweeper is going to be out of service
for a longer time period, observe the follow-
ing points:
 Change engine oil.
 Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-
ing). The roller brush and side brushes
are raised to prevent the bristles being
damaged.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Close gas drawing valve by turning it in
clock-wise direction.
Unscrew the gas hose with union nut
(use 30 mm spanner).
Lock the gas bottle with the safety cap
and store upright in a suitable storage
area (also see Chapter "Safety instruc-
tions).
 Unscrew spark plugs and pour approx.
3 cm of oil into the spark plug holes.
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Crank the engine several times before
replacing the spark plug. Screw in the
spark plug.
 Clean the inside and outside of the
sweeper.
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Park the machine in a safe and dry
place.
 Lock the sweeper to ensure that it does
not roll off.
 Disconnect battery.
 Charge battery approx. every 2 months.
Care and maintenance
General notes
 Switch off the appliance and remove
the ignition key prior to performing any
cleaning or maintenance tasks on the
appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.
 Always disconnect the battery when
working on the electrics.
– Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety regula-
tions.
– Mobile appliances used for commercial
purposes are subject to safety inspec-
tions according to VDE 0701.
– Use only roller brushes/ side-brushes
that are provided with the appliance or
specified in the Operations Manual.
The use of other roller brushes/ side-
brushes can affect the safety of the ap-
pliance.
– The battery installed in the appliance is
maintenance-free.
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Cleaning
CAUTION
Risk of damage! Do not clean the appliance
with a water hose or high-pressure water
jet (danger of short circuits or other dam-
age).
Do not use aggressive and abrasive deter-
gents.
Cleaning the inside of the machine
Danger
Risk of injury! Wear dust mask and protec-
tive goggles.
 Open the device hood.
 Blow through machine with com-
pressed air.
 Clean the machine with a damp cloth
which has been soaked in mild deter-
gent.
 Close cover.
External cleaning of the appliance
 Clean the machine with a damp cloth
which has been soaked in mild deter-
gent.
Maintenance intervals
Observe the inspection checklist!
Note: The elapsed-time counter shows the
timing of the maintenance intervals.
Maintenance by the customer
Note: Where maintenance is carried out by
the customer, all service and maintenance
work must be undertaken by a qualified
specialist. If required, a specialised Kärch-
er dealer may be contacted at any time.
Note: For description, see section on Main-
tenance work.
Daily maintenance:
 Check engine oil level.
 Check tyre pressure.
 Check fill level of hydraulic oil.
 Check function of all operator control el-
ements.
 Check function of seat contact switch.
Weekly maintenance:
 Check gas pipes.
 Check air filter.
 Check moving parts for freedom of
movement.
 Check the sealing strips in the sweep-
ing area for position and wear.
 Check dust filter and clean filter box, if
required.
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours:
 Change engine oil (initial change after
20 operating hours).
 Check spark plug.
 Check tension, wear and function of
drive belts (V-belt and circular belt).
 Clean air filter.
Maintenance following wear:
 Replace sealing strips.
 Replace roller brush.
 Replace side brush.
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Maintenance by Customer Service
Note: In order to safeguard warranty
claims, all service and maintenance work
during the warranty period must be carried
out by the authorised Kärcher Customer
Service in accordance with the mainte-
nance booklet.
Maintenance to be carried out after 20
operating hours:
 Carry out initial inspection.
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours
 Have maintenance tasks performed ac-
cording to the inspection check list.
Maintenance to be carried out every 200
operating hours
 Have maintenance tasks performed ac-
cording to the inspection check list.
Maintenance to be carried out every 300
operating hours
 Have maintenance tasks performed ac-
cording to the inspection check list.
Maintenance Works
General notes on safety
DANGER
Risk of injury!
The engine requires approx. 3-4 seconds
to come to a standstill once it has been
switched off. During this time, stay well
clear of the working area.
Risk of burns!
Allow the machine sufficient time to cool
down before carrying out any maintenance
and repair work.
CAUTION
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,
diesel and petrol into the environment. Pro-
tect the ground and dispose of used oil in
an environmentally-clean manner.
Preparation
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Allow device to cool down sufficiently.
Remove rear panel
For certain maintenance tasks (e.g. change
of the battery) it is necessary to the remove
the rear panel first.
 Open the device hood.
1 Screws suction blower hose
2 Screws rear panel
 Loosen the 2 screws at the suction
blower hose and pull off the suction
hose.
 Loosen all 6 screws on the left side,
right side, and at the back of the rear
panel.
 Close cover.