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KMR 1550 B Operating instructions for users English
Starting thesweeper
Driving the sweeper for the first time
Select a location with plenty of space to drive the sweeper initially, until you
become familiar with the individual operating controls and their functions.
All directions given (left/right, front/rear) are as seen from the driver’s seat.
nSit down on the driver’s seat.
The engine cannot be started unless the driver is sitting on the seat
(seat contact switch).
As soon as the driver gets up from the seat, the engine cuts out
(safety shutdown).
nRaise the brush roller 1.
–Press button
nRaise the side brush 2.
–Press button
nApply the parking brake 3.
nIf engine is cold
– pull cold-start lever 7 (choke).
nSet throttle lever 5 to approx. 1/3 max. speed.
nStart engine
– turn ignition key 4 clockwise until engine starts.
nWhen engine is running smoothly, push cold-start lever 7 back in.
Setting off
Note:
If the sweeper has not been used for longer than 2 months, run the engine for
a few minutes with the unit in neutral before commencing work.
nSet the throttle lever 5 to operating speed (maximum revs., lever pushed
towards the rear.)
nRelease the parking brake 3.
– Press the release button and push the lever downwards.
nDepress drive pedal slowly
–6a Machine drives forward
–6b Machine reverses
The speed at which the sweeper travels forwards or backwards is infinitely
variable and is controlled by applying pressure to the drive pedal.
Avoid pressing the drive pedal with a jerky movement, otherwise the hydraulic
system could be damaged as a result.
Negotiate slopes with engine at full speed but sweeper travelling slowly (drive
pedal pressed only ½ way down).
Braking
nLift your foot off the drive pedal 6a/6b and the sweeper brakes automatical-
ly.
Avoid braking the sweeper abruptly by pressing the pedal against the
direction of travel, as this could cause damage to the hydraulic system.
Bringing the sweeper to a halt and stopping the engine
nLift your foot off the drive pedal 6a/6b. The sweeper brakes automatically
and comes to a halt.
nSet the throttle lever 5 to minimum revs. (push lever forwards).
nApply the parking brake 3.
nIt is very important that you raise the brush roller and side brush so that
the bristles do not become damaged.
nStop the engine.
– Turn the ignition key 4 anticlockwise to position 0 and pull it out.
After the engine has been switched off, the filter is automatically clea-
ned for approx. 10 seconds.