Tornado Karcher KM 100, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions KM 100/100 R English
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Check and top up the
battery’s fluid level
Warning!
! Regularly check the fluid level of
acid-filled batteries.
! Open all cell plugs
! If the fluid level is too low fill up
cells with distilled water up to
mark
! Close cell plugs
!
Charge the battery
Check the tyre air pressure
! The air pressure in the rear tyres
must be set to 6 bar.
Changing wheels
Danger!
Preparations
! Stand sweeper on a flat surface
! Turn off key switch and remove
the key
! Wear warning clothing when
performing repair work on public
streets where it is dangerous
because of moving traffic .
! Check that the ground is stable
! Protect the machine additionally
from moving with a wheel chock
Recommended express
assistance:
! Check the tyre tread for
imbedded objects
! Remove the objects
! Use a suitable, commercially
available tyre repair agent
Notes:
Comply with the recommendations
of the respective manufacturers
Continuing the journey is possible if
the recommendations of the product
manufacturer are observed
Change the tyre or the wheel as
soon as possible
!
Unscrew wheel bolt
!
Place the jack in position
Jack fixing point (rear wheels)
! Lift the machine with the jack
! Remove wheel bolt
! Slide the wheel off
! Position the spare wheel
! Screw in wheel bolt
! Lower the machine with the jack
! Tighten wheel bolt
Note:
Use an appropriate, commercially
available jack and a chock
Checking the vacuum
system
—
Adding a sweeping system is
with the aid of a vacuum system.
—
If the side brush or the main
brush cannot be lowered check
the vacuum canisters for proper
connection of the hose lines, if
applicable re-connect the hose
concerned.
—
The vacuum system is leaky if
the side brush or the main brush
still cannot be lowered. In this
case after-sales service must be
contacted.
Hose connection to vacuum canister
of side brush lowering
Hose connections to vacuum
canister for lowering main brush
Hose connections to vacuum pump
and to vacuum canister (storage)
Note:
The vacuum pump operates only if
vacuum is built-up in the system.
Consult after-sales service if the
pump operates continuously.
Checking traction belt
! The traction belts must be
regularly checked for wear and
damage.
Traction belt for suction turbine
Traction belt for main brush