Karcher KM 90-60 R P Advanced: Start up

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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 engine oil level.

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Check the filling level of the fuel tank at 

the fuel gauge.

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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.

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Danger

Risk of explosion!

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Only fuel up while motor is turned off.

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Only use the fuels specified in the Op-

erations Manual. 

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Do not refuel the machine in enclosed 

spaces.

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Smoking and naked flames are strictly 

prohibited. 

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Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot 

open surfaces.

1 Tank lid

2 Tank indicator

3 Fuel tap

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Switch off engine.

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Open the device hood.

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Read the filling level at the fuel gauge. 

The red area indicates the filling level.

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Open fuel filler cap.

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Use and install a funnel with a filter.

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Use "regular unleaded petrol".

Tank filling with empty tank approx. 5 li-

tre

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Wipe off any spilt fuel, remove funnel 

and close fuel filler cap.

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Close cover.

Caution

Risk of damage to the drive! Prior to each 

run, ensure that the freewheel lever is in the 

lower position.

Caution

The air inlets next to the driver's seat must 

not be covered. Do not store any objects 

next to or behind the seat.

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Warning

Long hours of using the appliance can 

cause circulation problems in the hands on 

account of vibrations.

It is not possible to specify a generally valid 

operation time, since this depends on sev-

eral factors:

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Proneness to blood circulation deficien-

cies (cold, numb fingers).

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A firm grip impedes blood circulation.

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Continuous operation is worse than an 

operation interrupted by pauses.

In case of regular, long-term operation of 

the device and in case of repeated occur-

rence of the symptoms (e.g. cold, numb fin-

gers) please consult a physician.

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Pull seat adjustment lever inwards.

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Slide seat, release lever and lock in 

place.

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Check that the seat is properly locked in 

position by attempting to move it back-

wards and forwards.

Moving sweeper without engaging 

self-propulsion

Moving sweeper by engaging 

self-propulsion

Start up

General notes

Prior to start/safety test

Maintenance Works

Refuelling

Operation

Adjusting driver's seat

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Note:

 The max. load of the storage area is 

20 kg.

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Ensure safe fastening of the cargo.

1 Driving

Driving to the Place of Use.

Side brush and roller brush are raised.

2 Sweeping with sweep roller

Roller brush is lowered.

3 Sweeping using roller brush and 

side brushes

Roller brush and side brushes are low-

ered.

Note:

 The machine is equipped with a seat 

contact switch If the driver's seat is vacat-

ed, the machine is switched off.

Note:

 If the seat contact switch has 

switched off the machine, then turn the ig-

nition key to "0" to prevent battery dis-

charge.

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Open the device hood.

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Check, if the stop switch on the com-

bustion engine is in the "ON" position.

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Open the fuel supply. 

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Close cover.

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Sit on the driver's seat.

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Do NOT press the accelerator pedal.

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Set programme switch to step 1 (driv-

ing).

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Turn ignition key past position 1.

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If the machine starts, release the igni-

tion key.

Note:

 Never operate the starter motor for 

longer than 10 seconds. Wait at least 10 

seconds before operating the starter motor 

again.

Caution

Always press the accelerator pedal careful-

ly and slowly. Do not jerkily change from re-

verse to forward drive or vice versa.

1 Accelerator pedal, "forwards"

2 Accelerator pedal, "reverse"

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Press slowly the accelerator pedal "for-

ward".

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Danger

Risk of injury! While reversing, ensure that 

there is nobody in the way, ask them to 

move if somebody is around.

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Press slowly the accelerator pedal "re-

verse".

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The accelerator pedal can be used to 

vary the driving speed infinitely.

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Avoid pressing the pedal suddenly as 

this may damage the hydraulic system.

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In the event of power loss on inclined 

surfaces, slightly reduce the pressure 

on the accelerator pedal.

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Release the accelerator pedal, the ma-

chine brakes automatically and stops.

Caution

Objects or loose obstacles may not be run 

over or pushed.

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Stationary obstacles of up to 5 cm can 

be run over slowly and carefully.

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Stationary obstacles of more than 5 cm 

may only be run over using a suitable 

ramp.

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Danger

Risk of injury! If the bulk waste flap is open, 

stones or gravel may be flung forwards by 

the roller brush. Make sure that this does 

not endanger persons, animals or objects.

Caution

Do not sweep up packing strips, wire or 

similar objects as this may damage the 

sweeping mechanism.

Caution

To avoid damaging the floor, do not contin-

ue to operate the sweeping machine in the 

same position.

Note:

 To achieve an optimum cleaning re-

sult, the driving speed should be adjusted 

to take specific situations into account.

Note:

 During operation, the waste contain-

er should be emptied at regular intervals.

Note:

 When cleaning surfaces, only lower 

the roller brush.

Note:

 Also lower side brush when cleaning 

along edges.

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Set programme switch to step 2. Roller 

brush is lowered.

Note:

 Roller brush starts operating auto-

matically.

Note:

 To sweep up larger items up to a 

height of 50 mm, e.g. cigarette packs, the 

bulk waste flap must be raised briefly.

Raising bulk waste flap:

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Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap 

forwards and keep pressed down.

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To lower it, take foot off pedal.

Note:

 An optimum cleaning result can 

only be achieved if the bulk waste flap 

has been lowered completely.

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Set programme switch to step 3. Side 

brushes and roller brush are lowered.

Note:

 Roller brush and side brush start 

operating automatically.

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Close wet/dry flap

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Open wet/dry flap.

Note:

 You can thus prevent the filter 

system from getting blocked.

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Open wet/dry flap.

Note:

 This protects the filter from mois-

ture.

The appliance is equipped with an auto-

matic filter cleaning system.

The cleaning takes place automatically ap-

prox. every 15 seconds. In the process a 

short blow-off sound can be heard.

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Check the installed dust filter for con-

tamination every once in a while. Re-

place a heavily contaminated or 

defective filter.

Storage area

Programme selection

Starting the machine

Open fuel cock

Turning on the Appliance

Drive the machine

Drive forward

Reverse drive

Driving method

Brakes

Driving over obstacles

Sweeping mode

Sweeping with sweep roller

Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised

Sweeping with side brushes

Sweeping dry floors

Sweep in fibrous and dry waste (such as 

dry grass, hay)

Sweeping damp or wet floors

Filter dedusting

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