Kärcher KM 170/600 R D, Original Instructions Manual

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 Where fluid level is too low, top up cells
to the mark provided with distilled wa-
ter.
 Charge battery.
 Screw in cell caps.
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Danger
Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-
tions on the handling of batteries. Observe
the directions provided by the manufacturer
of the charger.
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Danger
Charge the battery only with an appropriate
charger.
 Unscrew all cell caps.
 Connect positive terminal cable from
the charger to the positive pole connec-
tion on the battery.
 Connect negative terminal cable from
the charger to the negative pole con-
nection on the battery.
 Plug in mains connector and switch on
charger.
 Charge battery using lowest possible
level of charging current.
Note: When the battery is charged, first re-
move the charger from the mains and then
disconnect it from the battery.
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Disconnect pole terminal to negative
pole (-).
 Disconnect pole terminal to positive
pole (-).
 Loosen the mounts on battery base.
 Remove the battery from the battery
holder.
 Dispose of the used battery according
to the local provisions.
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Danger
Risk of burns!

Allow engine to cool down.
 Wait for at least 5 minutes after switch-
ing off the engine before checking the
engine oil fill level.
1 Oil dipstick
2 Screw cap, oil fill opening
 Pull out oil dipstick.
 Wipe off oil dipstick and insert.
 Pull out oil dipstick.
 Read the value of the oil level.
 Insert the oil dip again.
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The oil level must lie between “MIN“
and “MAX“ marking.
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Add motor oil if the oil level is below the
"MIN" marking.
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Do not fill oil above the "MAX" marking.
 Loosen the screw cap of the oil filling
opening.
 Fill in motor oil.
Oil grade: see Technical Data
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Close oil filler opening.
 Wait at least 5 minutes.
 Check engine oil level.
Caution
Risk of burns due to hot oil!
 Ready a catch bin for approx. 6 litre oil.
 Allow engine to cool down.
 Place the collection trough under the oil
drain screw.
 Unscrew oil drain plug.
 Loosen the closing cap of the oil filling
opening.
 Drain off oil.
 Unscrew the oil filter.
 Clean the intake and sealing areas.
 Coat the washer of the new oil filter with
oil before fitting it.
 Fit in the new oil filter and tighten it by
hand.

Screw in the oil drain screw along with
the new washer.
Note: Tighten the oil drain screw using a
torque wrench to 25 Nm.
 Fill in motor oil.
Oil grade: see Technical Data
 Close oil filler opening.
 Let the motor run for approx. 10 sec-
onds.
 Check engine oil level.
Note
The waste container must not be raised.
 Open engine cover.
1 Hydraulic oil sight glass
2 Manometer
3 Screw cap, oil fill opening
 Check hydraulic oil level in the looking
glass.
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The oil level must lie between “MIN“
and “MAX“ marking.
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Add hydraulic oil if the oil level is below
the "MIN" marking.
 Loosen the closing cap of the oil filling
opening.
 Clean the filling area.
 Refill hydraulic oil.
Oil grade: see Technical Data

Replace and tighten the closing cap of
the oil filling opening.
Note
If the pressure gauge shows an increased
hydraulic oil pressure, the hydraulic oil filter
must be replaced by Kärcher customer
service.
 Lock parking brake.
 Start the motor.
Only Kärcher Customer Service is author-
ised to carry out maintenance tasks on the
hydraulic unit.
 Check all hydraulic hoses and connec-
tions and ensure that they are leak-
proof.
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Danger
Danger of scalding by boiling water! Let the
cooler cool down for at least 20 minutes.
 Check the cooling water level on the
balance reservoir (water level between
MIN and MAX).
Charging battery
Remove the battery
Check engine oil level and top up, if re-
quired
Change the motor oil and the oil filter.
Check hydraulic oil level and refill hy-
draulic oil
Check hydraulic unit
Check water cooler and maintain it
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