Before Startup; Lock/ Release Parking Brake En; Moving Sweeper Without En; Moving Sweeper By Engaging Self- Propulsion - Kärcher KM 150/500 R LPG Manual De Instrucciones

Engine control unit (ECU)
ECU - Engine Control Unit
The engine control unit regulates and mon-
itors the engine functions.
If engine malfunctions occur during opera-
tion, the following are displayed:
– The fault code and fault description ap-
pear in the display
– The yellow or red warning lamp lights
up Engine performance is reduced or
engine is switched off
– An alarm sounds.
 The customer can rectify malfunctions
such as high cooling water temperature
or low oil pressure by using the appro-
priate measures
 If the malfunctions continue, contact the
authorised KÄRCHER or KUBOTA
Customer Service.
1 Display
Cool water temperature
Motor speed
Operating program
Battery voltage
Fuel tank level
Operating hour counter
2 Warning light, red (STOP)
Fault with multiple causes: engine is
switched off
3 Indicator lamp (L1)
4 Engine control light (MIL)
Flashes briefly - temporary fault
The fault requires no further attention,
as it is not permanently present
Lights up permanently - fault
Have the fault rectified soon at an au-
thorised workshop. There is no immedi-
ate danger to the vehicle or the
environment
Flashes quickly - major fault
Have the vehicle repaired immediately
to avoid subsequent faults. Avoid ex-
cessive loading!
5 Warning light, yellow (CHECK)
Drive malfunction
6 Indicator lamp (L2)
7 Warning light, yellow
Fault with multiple causes: An alarm
sounds
Function keys
The engine speed can be set in 2 stages
with the function keys.
For transport travel:
Recommended engine speed, 1500 rpm
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For sweeping operation:
Select engine speed, 2550 rpm
A Function key <Menu>
B Function key <up>
C Function key <down>
D Function key <save/confirm>
 If you press and hold the <Menu> func-
tion key, the set engine speed is shown
in the display.
 To change the engine speed, press the
<up> or <down> function key.
 To save, press the <save/confirm>
function key.
Pedals
1 Brake pedal
2 Drive pedal
3 Parking brake
4 Blower lever
Emergency hammer
1 Emergency hammer
2 Driver seat
 In emergencies, destroy the windows
with a hammer.

Before Startup

Lock/ release parking brake
 Loosen parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
 Activate the parking brake; press brake
pedal at the same time.
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EN
Moving sweeper without engaging
self-propulsion
 Open engine cover.
 Turn the freewheel lever of the hydrau-
lic pump (red) by 180° (anti-clockwise).
Use special tools.
NOTICE
The special tool (red screwdriver) is located
in a holder in the vehicle frame, next to the
freewheel.
CAUTION
Do not move the machine for long distanc-
es without engaging self-propulsion; a
speed of 10 km/h (6.2 mph) should not be
exceeded.
 Return the freewheel lever into its origi-
nal position.
Moving sweeper by engaging self-
propulsion
 If the freewheel lever of the hydraulic
pump was opened to move the appli-
ance, this must be turned back anti-
clockwise all the way to its stop.
Use special tools.

Start up

General notes
 Read the operating instructions of the
engine manufacturer before start-up
and follow the safety instructions care-
fully.
 Park the sweeper on an even surface.
 Remove ignition key.
 Lock parking brake.

Install/replace gas bottle

WARNING
Use replacement cylinders with contents of
30 l (7.9 gal) of tested models.
Danger
Risk of injury!
– Follow safety regulations for LPG vehi-
cles.
– Formation of crusts and yellow-frothing
deposits on the gas cylinder indicate
leakiness.
– Cylinders must be changed only by in-
structed persons.