Kärcher MC 50, Original Instructions Manual

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Intake points for the jack
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Loosen the wheel nuts/wheel bolts by
about 1 revolution using a suitable tool.
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Raise machine using vehicle jack.
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Unscrew the wheel nuts/wheel bolts
and remove them.
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Remove wheel.
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Have the defective wheel repaired by a
specialised repair shop.
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Place the wheel and screw in the wheel
nuts/wheel bolts all the way; tighten
them lightly.
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Lower machine using vehicle jack.
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Torque the wheel nuts/wheel bolts to
the required torque.
1 Oil fill cover (motor)
2 Oil dipstick
3 Oil filter
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Park the machine on an even surface.
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Pull out oil dipstick.
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Wipe off oil dipstick and insert.
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Pull out oil dipstick.

Read the value of the oil level.
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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.
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Unscrew the oil fill lid.
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Fill in motor oil.
Oil grade: Refer to chapter "Technical
data"
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Close the oil fill lid.
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Wait at least 5 minutes.

Check engine oil level.
Caution
An oil level that is too high leads to damag-
es of the engine by overheating. If the oil
level exceeds the "MAX" mark, oil must be
drained until the correct oil fill level has
been reached.
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Danger
Risk of burns due to hot oil or possible hot
hose lines!
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Ready a catch bin for appr. 6 litre oil.

Allow engine to cool down.
1 Oil drain screw
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Unscrew oil drain plug.

Unscrew the oil fill lid.

Drain off oil.

Unscrew the oil filter.
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Clean the intake and sealing areas.
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Coat the washer of the new oil filter with
oil before fitting it.
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Fit in the new oil filter and tighten it by
hand.
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Screw in the oil drain screw along with
the new washer (torque to 60 Nm).
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Fill in motor oil.
Oil grade: Refer to chapter "Technical
data"
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Close oil filler opening.
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Let the motor run for approx. 30 sec-
onds.

Check engine oil level.

Deliver the old oil to the respective col-
lection centres.
1 Oil fill cover (motor)
2 Oil filter
3 Oil dipstick
4 Oil drain screw

Park the machine on an even surface.

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.
–
The oil level must lie between “MIN“
and “MAX“ marking.
–
Add motor oil if the oil level is below the
"MIN" marking.
–
Do not fill oil above the "MAX" marking.

Unscrew the oil fill lid.

Fill in motor oil.
Oil grade: Refer to chapter "Technical
data"

Close the oil fill lid.

Wait at least 5 minutes.

Check engine oil level.
Caution
An oil level that is too high leads to damag-
es of the engine by overheating. If the oil
level exceeds the "MAX" mark, oil must be
drained until the correct oil fill level has
been reached.
Tightening torque for front
tyres 83-85 Nm
Tightening torque for rear
tyres 83-85 Nm
Check engine oil level and top up
(for MC 50)
Change the engine oil and the oil filter
(for MC 50)
Check engine oil level and top up
(for MIC 34C)
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