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1 Fastening screw of suction head
 Loosen the fastening screws of the suc-
tion head on both the sides.
 Press the suction head on to the waste
container and tighten the fastening
screws at the same time.
 Lock the parking brakes by releasing
the drawbar.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
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Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport
it.
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Danger
In general, when shipping the machine, the
freewheel lever must be engaged in the up-
per position. Only once this has been done,
will the travel drive be ready for operation.
The machine must always be moved up or
down slopes by engaging self-propulsion.
 Lock the parking brakes by releasing
the drawbar.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Empty tank. Draw off fuel using suitable
pump.
 Secure the wheels of the machine with
wheel chocks.
 Secure the machine with tensioning
straps or cables.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Note:
Observe markings for fixing points
on base frame (chain symbols). When
loading or unloading the machine, it may
only be operated on gradients of max. 18%.
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Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
If the device is going to be out of service for
a longer time period, observe the following
points:
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Lock the parking brakes by releasing
the drawbar.
 Fill fuel tank and close fuel cock.
 Change engine oil.
 Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
 Unscrew spark plugs and pour approx.
3 cm³ of oil into the spark plug hole.
Crank the engine several times before
replacing the spark plug. Screw in the
spark plug.
 Clean the inside and outside of the ma-
chine.
 Park the machine in a safe and dry
place.
 Disconnect battery.
 Charge battery approx. every 2 months.
 Open the device hood and secure it us-
ing the hood support.
1 Fuel tap
 Push lever in "OFF" direction.
 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.
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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.
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Mobile appliances used for commercial
purposes are subject to safety inspec-
tions according to VDE 0701.
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).
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Danger
Risk of injury! Wear dust mask and protec-
tive goggles.
 Open the device hood and secure it us-
ing the hood support.
 Clean machine with a cloth.
 Blow through machine with com-
pressed air.
 Close cover.
 Clean the machine with a damp cloth
which has been soaked in mild deter-
gent.
Note:
Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents.
Note:
The elapsed-time counter shows the
timing of the maintenance intervals.
Daily maintenance:
 Check engine oil level.
 Check axle drive oil level.
 Check tyre pressure.
 Check function of all operator control el-
ements.
 Clean seal on suction head and large
dirt flap.
Weekly maintenance:
 Check fuel pipes for leaks.
 Check air filter.
 Check moving parts for freedom of
movement.
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours:
 Check fuel pipes for leaks.
 Change engine oil (initial change after
20 operating hours).
 Check spark plug.
 Check battery acid level.
 Check status of the brake springs and
ensure that they are fitting properly.
 Check tension, wear and function of
drive belts (V-belt and circular belt).
 Check the tension of the drive chains.
Note:
For description, see section on Main-
tenance work.
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.
Maintenance to be carried out after 20 op-
erating hours:
 Carry out initial inspection.
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours
Maintenance to be carried out every 200
operating hours
Turn off the appliance
Transport
Storage
Shutdown
Close fuel cock
Maintenance and care
General notes
Cleaning
Cleaning the inside of the machine
External cleaning of the appliance
Maintenance intervals
Maintenance by the customer
Maintenance by Customer Service
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