Let water run into the blower housing.
Unscrew the motor cover.
Opent he flap and allow water to circu-
late in the blower housing.
Maintenance intervals
Note
The operating meter of the motor shows the
timing of the maintenance intervals.
Maintenance by the customer
Daily maintenance:
Check engine oil level.
Check cooler water level.
Check tyre pressure.
Check the side-brushes and blower for
wear and wrapped belts.
Clean the cooler.
Weekly maintenance:
Check the hydraulic oil level.
Clean water filter (frequently depending
on the water quality).
Maintenance to be carried out every 100
operating hours or every year:
Change engine oil.
Change the motor oil filter.
Lubricte the bearings of the front axle.
Lubricte the bearings of the mechanism
for raising the side-brushes.
Check V-Belt and circular belt for wear
and tear.
Clean the fuel filter (only diesel appli-
ances); replace them if required (diesel/
petrol appliance).
Check fuel hose and clamps.
Clean air filter.
Check dirt indicator of hydraulic filter.
Maintenance to be carried out every 200
operating hours or every six months:
Check cooler hoses and clamps.
Note
For description, see section on Mainte-
nance work.
Note
Where maintenance is carried out by the
customer, all service and maintenance
work must be undertaken by a qualified
specialist. If required, a specialised Archer
dealer may be contacted at any time.
Maintenance by Customer Service
Maintenance to be carried out after 20 op-
erating hours:
Carry out initial inspection.
– Maintenance to be carried out every
400 operating hours or every six months
– Maintenance to be carried out every
1200 operating hours
Note
In order to safeguard warranty claims, all
service and maintenance work during the
warranty period must be carried out by the
authorised Kärcher Customer Service in
accordance with the maintenance booklet.
Maintenance Works
Preparation:
Park the sweeper on an even surface.
Turn ignition key to "0" and remove it.
Lock parking brake.
Danger
When carrying out repairs on public high-
ways, wear warning clothing when working
close to passing traffic.
Safety notes regarding the batteries
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:
Observe the directions on the
battery, in the instructions for
use and in the vehicle operat-
ing instructions!
Wear an eye shield!
Keep away children from acid
and batteries!
Risk of explosion!
Fire, sparks, open light, and
smoking not allowed!
Danger of causticization!
First aid!
Warning note!
Disposal!
Do not throw the battery in the
dustbin!
Danger
Risk of explosion! Do not put tools or similar
on the battery, i.e. on the terminal poles and
cell connectors.
Danger
Risk of injury! Ensure that wounds never
come into contact with lead. Always clean
your hands after having worked with batter-
ies.
Danger
Risk of fire and explosion!
– Smoking and naked flames are strictly
prohibited.
– Rooms where batteries are charged
must have good ventilation because
highly explosive gas is emitted during
charging.
Danger
Danger of causticization!
– Rinse thoroughly with lots of clear water
if acid gets into the eye or comes in con-
tact with the skin.
– Then consult a doctor immediately.
– Wash off the acid If it comes in contact
with the clothes.
Installing and connecting the battery
Unscrew rear cover.
Insert battery in battery mount.
Screw on mounts on battery base.
Connect pole terminal (red cable) to
positive pole (+).
Connect pole terminal to negative pole
(-).
Note
Before removing the battery, make sure
that the negative pole lead is disconnected.
Check that the battery pole and pole termi-
nals are adequately protected with pole
grease.
Charging battery
Danger
Risk of injury! Comply with safety regula-
tions on the handling of batteries. Observe
the directions provided by the manufacturer
of the charger.
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