Care And Service; Cleaning The Suction Mouth And Suction System; Draining The Waste Water/Recycling Water; Cleaning The Recycling System - Kärcher MC 250 Manual Del Usuario

2.5

Care and service

2.5.1 Cleaning the suction mouth and suction system

Flush the suction system with water daily after finishing
work.
Figure: Cleaning the suction mouth and suction system
1. Park the vehicle.
2. Switch on the working hydraulics.
3. Switch on ECO mode.
4. Select an engine speed of 1550 rpm.
5. Raise the side brushes.
6. Place the water jet in the area of the suction mouth for
approx. 3 minutes. The suction mouth and suction sys-
tem are rinsed and cleaned.
7. The waste water collects in the waste container. Drain
the waste water if necessary. See chapter "Draining
waste water / recycling water".

2.5.2 Draining the waste water/recycling water

Drain the waste water or recycling water only in a suitable
area.
Drain recycling water switch
1
Lock
2
1. Park the vehicle in a suitable area for emptying.
2. Switch on the vehicle.
3. Use the "Drain recycling water" switch. For this, press
the lock and operate the switch. The recycling water
valve opens.
a The switch is located on the side panel.
4. Drain off waste water or recycling water.
a Leave the recycling water valve open during longer
standstill periods.
5. Engage the lock to avoid unintentional activation of the
switch (when entering/exiting).

2.5.3 Cleaning the recycling system

Clean the recycling system with water every day after fin-
ishing work.
Driver cabin
1
Water connection (GEKA)
2
1. Find a suitable parking position and park the vehicle.
2. Switch off the sweeping system.
3. Open the recycling water tank and drain the water in the
tank.
4. Raise the waste container for better access.
5. Attach the water hose to the water connection and con-
nect to the house water connection.
6. Turn on the water.
a System is flushed in both directions in parallel.
b Recommended flushing time is 5-10 minutes.
c The system cleaning is finished when clear water
emerges from the suction mouth and the recycling wa-
ter tank at the drain outlet.
7. Note: To avoid malfunctions, the water connection (GE-
KA) must not be closed.
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