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User Instructions
KMR 1250 LPG
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Starting the
sweeper
Initial driving trials
Carry out initial driving trials in an area where there is plenty of free space
until you are familiar with individual operating controls and their functions.
All indications of direction (right/left, front/rear) are given in relation to the
direction of travel as seen from the driver’s seat.
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Sit down on the driver’s seat.
The engine cannot be started until the driver has sat down (seat contact
switch). As soon as driver gets up from the seat, the engine switches off
(safety cut-out).
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Make sure that
– the LH side brush (if fitted) is in the raised position,
– the RH side brush is in the raised position,
– the main brush is in the raised position.
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Place the speed lever in the middle position
(operating speed)
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Turn the ignition key to position “1”
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Press the choke button
for 2 - 5 s in order to fill the piping system.
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Put the ignition key in the Start position
, the engine starts.
Moving off and sweeping
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Lower the main brush
and, if required, the side brush as well
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Release the parking brake
– push the lever towards the front.
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Slowly depress the drive pedal
– towards front for travelling forwards
– towards rear for travelling in reverse.
The speed at which the sweeper travels forwards or backwards can be
continuously adjusted by depressing the drive pedal by the appropriate
amount.
Braking
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Take your foot off the throttle pedal and the machine brakes automatically.
Note: Safety!
There is a possibility that the automatic braking action is not sufficient to
bring the machine to a standstill. In this case please use the parking brake or
the reverse pedal as an additional aid!
Stopping the sweeper and switching off
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Release the drive pedal. The sweeper brakes automatically and comes to
a halt.
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Apply the parking brake
.
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Set the throttle lever to minimum engine speed (to the rear).
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Make sure the main roller
and side brush
are raised so that
the bristles are not damaged.
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Switching off
– Turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to the 0 position and then
remove it.
After the engine has been switched off, the filter is automatically clea-
ned for approx. 10 seconds.
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Tightly close the shut-off valve of the gas cylinder immediately after
stopping the engine.
