Kärcher KM 130/300 R LPG, Original Instructions Manual

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Operating hour counter

2

Charge warning lamp

3

Oil pressure warning lamp

4

Cooling water temperature warning 
lamp

5

Motor suction air

6

Indicator lamp (not connected)

7

Indicator lamp - forward driving direc-
tion

8

Indicator lamp - reverse driving direc-
tion

9

Indicator parking light (option)

10 Warning lamp fuel reserve

- blinks for reserve
- illuminates when gas bottle is empty

In order to perform different tasks, you may 
have to fold up the cab (optional) first.

Note

: The cab must only be tilted while the 

vehicle is on even ground (± 5 °).

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Open the cab lock.

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Tilt the cab up until the lock lever clicks 
into place.

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Unlock the lock lever prior to lowering 
the cab.

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Loosen parking brake; press brake 
pedal at the same time.

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Activate the parking brake; press brake 
pedal at the same time.

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Open engine cover.

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Turn the freewheel lever of the hydrau-
lic pump by 90 ° down on the side.

Caution

Do not move the machine for long distanc-
es without engaging self-propulsion; a 
speed of 10 km/h should not be exceeded.

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After moving, fold the freewheel lever 
up again.

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After moving, fold the freewheel lever 
up again.

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Read the operating instructions of the 
engine manufacturer before start-up 
and follow the safety instructions care-
fully. 

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Park the sweeper on an even surface.

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Remove ignition key.

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Lock parking brake.

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Warning

Only use replacement cylinders with 11 kg 
contents of tested models. 

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Danger

Risk of injury!

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Follow safety regulations for LPG vehi-
cles. 

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Formation of crusts and yellow-frothing 
deposits on the gas cylinder indicate 
leakiness. 

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Cylinders must be changed only by in-
structed persons. 

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Cylinders containing propellant gases 
must not be changed in garages and 
underground areas. 

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Do not smoke and use uncovered light 
while changing the cylinder. 

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While changing cylinders, first close the 
locking valve of the LPG cylinder firmly 
and immediately put the protective cap 
on the empty cylinder. 

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Loosen the screw on the safety bar and 
swivel the bar upwards.

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Protective cover

2

Gas hose with union joint

3

Gas withdrawal valve

If the warning indicator for reserve fuel 
shows an empty gas bottle continuously 
during operation, proceed as follows:

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Close gas drawing valve by turning it in 
clock-wise direction. 

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Stop the the machine and continue to 
run it at idle speed until the motor shuts 
off.

Note

: This will ensure that all gas lines 

are empty and that there can be no ic-
ing which would hinder starting the mo-
tor.

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Unscrew the gas hose (30-mm span-
ner).

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Screw the protective cap onto the con-
necting valve of the empty gas cylinder.

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Open the cliplock.

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Replace the gas cylinder.
Observe the installation position of the 
gas cylinder. The connection / ring 
opening must point downwards.

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Unscrew the protective cap from the 
connecting valve of the gas cylinder.

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Close the bracket closure. 

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Screw the gas hose to the connecting 
valve of the gas cylinder (30-mm span-
ner).

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Close the safety bar, and secure it with 
a bolt.

Note

Connection has a left threading. 

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Warning

Open the gas drawing valve (3) only after 
starting the appliance (refer chapter Start-
ing the appliance). 

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Check engine oil level.

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Check the water cooler.

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Check roller brush.

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Check tyre pressure.

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Adjust driver's seat.

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Shake off dust filter.

Note:

 For description, see section on Care 

and maintenance.

Multifunction display

Before Startup

Fold up the cab

Lock/ release parking brake

Moving sweeper without engaging 

self-propulsion

Moving sweeper by engaging 

self-propulsion

Start up

General notes

Install/replace gas bottle 

Replacing the empty gas bottle

Installing a new gas bottle

Inspection and maintenance work

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