Karcher Balayeuse KM 90-60 R Lpg Adv: Before Startup

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Danger

Danger of crushing while closing the ma-

chine cover. Hence, lower the machine 

cover slowly.

Prior to commissioning, maintenance or 

adjustment tasks, the appliance cover must 

be opened.

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Grab the front of the appliance cover 

and fold it back together with the seat.

Note

: Slowly open the appliance cover 

and do not allow it to fall towards the 

back.

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A retaining band keeps the appliance 

cover in the rear position.

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Danger

Risk of injury, risk of damage!

Observe the weight of the appliance when 

you load it!

Do not use a forklift truck to unload the ma-

chine as this may damage it.

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Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load 

the appliance!

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If the machine is delivered on a pallet, 

you must create an unloading ramp us-

ing the boards provided.  

To unload the machine, proceed as follows:

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Cut plastic packing belt and remove foil.

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Connect battery (see section on Care 

and maintenance)

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Remove the elastic tape fasteners at 

the stop points.

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Four indicated floor boards of the pallet 

are fastened with screws. Unscrew 

these boards.

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Place the boards on the edge of the pal-

let. Place the boards in such a way that 

they lie in front of the four wheels of the 

machine. Fasten the boards with 

screws.

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Slide the four support beams included 

in the packaging under the ramp.

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Remove the wooden blocks used for ar-

resting the wheels and slide them under 

the ramp.

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Slide the machine over the prepared 

ramp from the pallet. 

The machine can be moved in 2 ways:

(1) By pushing it (see Moving sweeper 

without engaging self-propulsion).

(2) By driving it (see Moving sweeper by 

engaging self-propulsion).

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Danger

Risk of injury! Before engaging the free-

wheel operation, the machine must be se-

cured to prevent it rolling away.

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Open the device hood.

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Engage the freewheel lever in the upper 

position.

Note:

 If the freewheel lever does not 

lock in, then slightly move the machine 

forward and backward.

Position freewheel lever up - appliance can be 

moved (view from behind)

Caution

Risk of damage to the hydrostatic axle 

drive!

Only push sweeper slowly and across short 

distances.

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The travel drive is inoperable.

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Braking effect exists no more. 

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After moving the appliance, snap the 

freewheel lever into the lower position.

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Close cover.

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Open the device hood.

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Engage the freewheel lever in the lower 

position.

Position freewheel lever down - appliance is 

ready to start.

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Close cover.

Note:

 The machine has been fitted with an 

automatic parking brake that is activated as 

soon as the engine is switched off and the 

driver leaves his seat.

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Park the sweeper on an even surface.

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Remove ignition key.

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Check gas system for leaks.

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Check engine oil level.

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Check and ensure that the union nut is 

fixed properly on the gas tube.

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Check fill level of hydraulic oil. 

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Check side brush.

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Check the roller brush for wear and 

wrapped belts.

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Empty waste container.

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Check tyre pressure.

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Check function of seat contact switch.

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Check, if the stop switch on the com-

bustion engine is in the "ON" position.

Note:

 For description, see section on Care 

and maintenance.

Gas engine

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Warning

Only use replacement cylinders with 11 kg 

contents of tested models. 

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Danger

Risk of injury!

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Follow safety regulations for LPG vehi-

cles. 

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Formation of crusts and yellow-frothing 

deposits on the gas cylinder indicate 

leakiness. 

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Cylinders must be changed only by in-

structed persons. 

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Cylinders containing propellant gases 

must not be changed in garages and 

underground areas. 

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Do not smoke and use uncovered light 

while changing the cylinder. 

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While changing cylinders, first close the 

locking valve of the LPG cylinder firmly 

and immediately put the protective cap 

on the empty cylinder. 

1 Protective cover

2 Gas hose with union joint

3 Gas withdrawal valve

Before Startup

Open/ close device hood

Unloading tips

Net weight (transport weight)

280 kg * 

* If upgrade kits are installed, the weight is 

respectively higher.

Moving sweeper without engaging 

self-propulsion

Moving sweeper by engaging 

self-propulsion

Start up

General notes

Prior to start/safety test

Maintenance Works

Install/replace gas bottle 

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