Kersten KM 11545 M-ABR 45 User manual

Original
operating instructions
KM 11545 H-ABR 45 / KM 11545 M-ABR 45
KM 13045 H-ABR 45 / KM 13045 M-ABR 45
KM 15045 H-ABR 45 / KM 15045 M-ABR 45
Order number: B00032 From machine No.: Rev.: R01 Data: 19.06.2013
Manufactures by
Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH
Empeler Straße 95
D - 46459 Rees
www.kersten-maschinen.de
Distributed in UK by
Kersten (UK) Ltd Tel. [phone]
Progress House 39 Boulton Road
Reading, RG2 0NH
www.kerstenuk.com - [e-mail]

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
2 About this manual ................................................................................................. 5
2.1 BEFORE COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 NOTES ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Safety instructions for attachments .................................................................... 6
3.1 INTENDED USE .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES ..................................................................................... 6
3.3 PICTOGRAMS USED .................................................................................................................................................. 9
4 Disposal ............................................................................................................... 10
5 Warranty............................................................................................................... 10
6 Recommendations ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.1 LUBRICANTS...............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
7 Assembly ............................................................................................................. 11
7.1 CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRONT TURNING MACHINE ........................................................................................ 11
7.2 BULDING A KM 11545;13045; 15545 H-ARB/ M-ARB 45 .............................................................. 11
7.3 ATTACHMENTS KM11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB/ M-ARB 45 ...................................................... 13
7.4 MOUNTING DIRT MOUNT TANK KM11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB ................................................... 13
7.5 ASSEMBLY SIDEBESEN KM 11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB ............................................................ 15
8 Service ................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SWEEPING MACHINE .......................................................................................... 17
8.2 CONTAINER - ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................. 17
8.3 BROWSE SIDE - SETTING KM 11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB H ...................................................... 18
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 19
9.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 19
9.2 DAILY TESTING ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
9.3 MAINTENANCE AFTER 20 HOURS OF OPERATION OR LONGER SERVICE TIME .............................................. 19
9.4 STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
9.5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................. 20
9.6 INSTALLATION OF THE ROLLING GEAR ............................................................................................................... 21
10 Technical specifications .............................................................................. 22
10.1 DIMENSION SHEET ................................................................................................................................................. 22
10.2 DELIVERY SERIAL ................................................................................................................................................... 22
10.3 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 22
11 EG – Declaration of conformity ................................................................... 23

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Vorwort
1 Foreword
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality product from Kersten.
This product has been manufactured according to the most up-to-date production methods and extensive
quality assurance measures, because only when you are satisfied with your device, our goal is reached.
Before using this machine or implement for the first time, read these operating instructions completely and
conscientiously.
Keep this manual handy. If necessary, you can then read important information and instructions.
Have fun with your Kersten device wishes you
Dip.-Ing. (FH) Robert Bosch
Management

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2 About this manual
The machine or implement is subject to technical progress. All information, illustrations and
technical data are up-to-date at the time of publication. Changes in the sense of technical
progress are reserved to the manufacturer at any time.
2.1 Before commissioning
As self-propelled implements and implements are subject to considerable accident or
danger sources if not used properly, the first time the Kersten implement is
commissioned, it must be instructed by competent and authorized persons
absolutely necessary. The best way to familiarize yourself with its basic functions and its
handling is to choose a free and level terrain for your first trip.
• You reduce the risk of accidents on your part or third parties!
For further information and difficulties of any kind, please contact the dealer, importer or
directly to the manufacturer.
• Be sure to read the safety instructions on the following pages!
• Read the operating instructions before commissioning!
• Pass on all safety instructions to other users!
2.2 Notes on this operating manual
Enumerations are marked with eye-catching points.
Example:
• Text
• Text
Instructions are marked according to the order in which they are to be carried out.
Example:
1. Text
2. Text

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3 Safety instructions for attachments
The most important safety instructions in this manual can not cover all possibilities. It goes without
saying that common sense and caution are factors that are not built into a machine but must be
brought by the person who uses and maintains the machine.
In order to keep the accident risk as low as possible, please observe the following
subchapters.
3.1 Intended use
• The sweeper has been developed for sweeping on paved surfaces, sidewalks and facilities for
the usual or common use in the area of area care.
• Any other use is considered improper use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting
from this, the risk being solely borne by the operator.
• Proper use also includes compliance with the operating, maintenance and service conditions
specified by the manufacturer.
• The attachment may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who are familiar with it
and have been informed of the dangers.
• The relevant accident prevention regulations as well as the other generally recognized safety
and occupational health rules must be observed.
• Unauthorized modifications to the machine lead to the exclusion of liability of the manufacturer
for the resulting damage.
3.2 General safety and accident prevention regulations
3.2.1 Basic rules
• In addition to the instructions in this operating manual, observe the general valid
safety and accident prevention regulations!
• The implement must not be operated by persons under the age of 16, not even under the
supervision of an adult! Children and adolescents should be instructed, not to play with it.
• Only trained personnel or persons may use this machine!
• When using public transport, observe the relevant regulations!
• The clothing of the user should be tight. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and wear sturdy shoes or
safety shoes!
• Only work in good visibility and light conditions!
• The attached warning and information signs provide important information for safe operation;
the attention serves your safety!
• Beware of oscillating brushes - keep safety distance!
• Be careful with trailing machine parts. Wait for work on these until they are completely
stopped!
• There are crushing and shearing points on driven parts!
• Driving behavior, steering and, if applicable, braking capability and tilting behavior are
influenced by mounted or attached implements and load. For this reason, only implements
approved by the manufacturer may be used. The working speed must be adapted to the
respective conditions.
• Unauthorized conversions that endanger the operational safety of the machine are prohibited!
• Check the machine for operational safety before each use!
• Never remove or change protective devices!
• Never go under the unsecured device for repair or inspection

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3.2.2
Occupational and danger area
•The user is responsible to third parties in the work area!
•Staying in the danger area of the machine is prohibited!
•Before switching on the implement and starting, check the near area. Pay special
attention to children and animals. Ensure sufficient visibility!
•Before starting work, foreign bodies should be removed from the surface to be worked.
Pay attention to other foreign objects during work and eliminate them in good time.
•When working in enclosed areas, the safety distance to the border must be maintained so
as not to damage the machine or brushes.
•When working in the immediate vicinity of public roads and paths, these should not be
approached longitudinally if possible, but as far as possible, because this is the
•Risk of injury to third parties by flying objects minimized.
•When working on public roads and squares or in the immediate vicinity, warning and
danger signs should be set up in order to attract the attention of third parties.
3.2.3
Before starting work
•Before starting work, please familiarize yourself with all equipment and actuators and their
function and make sure that all safety devices are properly grown and in protective position.
During the work assignment it is too late!
3.2.4
During operation
•Never leave the control room while driving!
•Do not leave the operating station until the brushes of the attachment come to a standstill!
•During operation do not make any adjustments to the attachment - risk of accident! The
transportation of persons and objects is prohibited!
•If, for example, the attachment has caught a foreign object and blocked it, stop the engine
and clean the attachment with a suitable tool! at
•Interventions or cleaning of the attachment always switch off the engine! You're welcome
•Observe the safety instructions of the self-propelled implement.
•If the self-propelled implement or attachment is damaged, stop the engine immediately and
have the damage repaired.
3.2.5
Leaving the machine
•By using wheel chocks or, if necessary, by the parking brake, secure the machine from
rolling away when leaving the vehicle.
•Secure the device against unauthorized use!
•Never leave the appliance unattended while it is still in operation!
3.2.6
Screw connections and tires
•When working on the wheels, make sure that the device is safely parked and secured
against rolling away!
•Check nuts and bolts regularly for tightness and tighten if necessary.
•Repair work on the tires may only be carried out by qualified personnel and with a suitable
assembly tool!
•At too high air pressure of the tires exists
•Risk of explosion!
•Check the air pressure regularly.

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3.2.7
Coupling and uncoupling attachments
•Only connect and disconnect implements with the engine switched off and the PTO
switched off.
•When changing attachments and their parts, use suitable tools and wear gloves.
•When mounting and dismounting, bring the required support equipment into the
respective position and ensure sufficient stability.
•Secure the self-propelled work machine and the attachment to prevent it from rolling
(parking brake, wheel chocks).
•When attaching attachments, there is a risk of injury (crushing). Special care is
necessary.
•Attach implements according to regulations and fix at the prescribed places.
3.2.8
Maintenance, cleaning and repair work
•Only carry out maintenance and cleaning work with the drive switched off and the motor
stationary!
•If guards and working tools are subject to wear, these must be checked regularly and
replaced if necessary.
•Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer, as these meet the technical
requirements and thus the risk of accidents is minimized!
•Cleaning with the high-pressure cleaner should be carried out in such a way that the water
jet is not directly in storage, turned parts, grease nipples, shaft seals, wheel hubs
•Etc. is held. After each cleaning with the high-pressure cleaner, the lubricating be greased.
In the case of infringement, the right to guarantee expires!
•Check the moving parts for ease of movement and if necessary grease them!
•After maintenance and cleaning work, be sure to replace the guards and put them in the
protective position!
•To avoid the risk of fire, keep the machine clean!
•Check nuts and bolts regularly for tightness and tighten if necessary.
•During maintenance, cleaning and repair work on the raised device always make sure that it
is protected by suitable support elements!
•Before doing any repairs, make sure the hydraulic system is depressurized, because fluids
under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury
•cause! Therefore, seek medical attention immediately - risk of infection!
•Repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
•Check hydraulic hose lines for damage and aging at regular intervals and replace if
necessary.
•When carrying out welding work on the tractor or on the mounted implement, disconnect the
battery.
•Repair work such as welding, grinding, drilling, etc. must not be carried out on load-bearing
and other safety-related parts such as frames, axles, etc.!

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3.3 Used pictograms
Explanation of the pictograms used:
Before commissioning read and observe the
operating instructions and safety instructions.
Never open or remove protective devices while the
engine is running!
Follow the instructions in the technical manual.
Smudge!
Touch machine parts only when they have come to a
complete stop.
Danger from passing parts while the engine is running -
keep safety distance!

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4 Disposal
The equipment must be disposed of in accordance with local, state, or local regulations.
Depending on the material, you can dispose of the parts in the form of residual waste, special
waste or recycling. The company Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH assumes no disposal.
5 Warranty
The device is accompanied by a sales message, which among other things determines the time
for the start of the warranty period. When selling the device, please complete the sales message
completely and send it back to us within 14 days. If warranty claims are asserted without us
having received a sales notice, no warranty service will be provided.
Warranty claims should be submitted promptly, but no later than six weeks after the occurrence of
the damage, giving details of the purchase data, otherwise no warranty service will be provided.
Complaints must be confirmed by the company Kersten Arealmaschinen GmbH. Wear parts are
excluded from the warranty. Furthermore, the warranty expires due to improper operation, when
performing no or incorrect maintenance work, when using inadmissible equipment and when
using non-original spare parts.
6 Recommendations
6.1 Lubricants
For engine and gearbox, use the specified lubricants (see under "Technical data").
For "open" lubrication points or nipple points, we recommend to use bio lubricant oil or bio
lubricant grease. With the use of bio lubricant you act ecologically correct, protect the environment
and promote the health of people, animals and plants.
6.2 Fuels
The built-up B & S or Honda engine can be easily operated with commercial unleaded normal and
premium gasoline and leaded premium gasoline.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
If unleaded petrol is used for the environment, engines that are to be decommissioned for more
than 30 days should have their fuel drained completely to avoid resin residues in the carburetor,
fuel filter and tank, or to add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel.
6.3 Maintenance and repair
Your dealer has trained mechanics who perform proper maintenance and repair. You should only
carry out major maintenance work and repairs yourself if you have the appropriate tools and
knowledge of machines and internal combustion engines.

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7 Installation
7.1 Attachment of the front sweeper
Danger!
Severe injuries to the operator or third parties may occur.
Switch off the tractor and remove the ignition key before mounting or dismounting the mounted
sweeper.
Depending on the design of the front hydraulics, hook the sweeper into the tractor implement
triangle or the two-point mounting, whereby the connecting parts may have to be adjusted for the
sweeping machine to the desired lifting height for the first time.
For easier attachment and removal of the sweeper, we recommend the two additional side
parking supports with wheels (optional).
7.2 Cultivation of a KM 11545;13045; 15045 H-ARB/ M-ARB 45
Depending on the tractor type, the delivered PTO shaft may be too long. In this case, it must
be shortened according to the following steps.
Attention!
Damage to the attachment or to the tractor may occur. Use only the
supplied PTO shaft.
Note!
When installing the PTO shaft, also pay attention to the original
instructions supplied by the PTO shaft manufacturer.
Instructions for shortening and assembling the PTO shaft
Shortening the PTO shaft
1. Pull apart the cardan shaft halves.
2. Install one end of the PTO shaft on the tractor.
3. Attach the other end of the PTO shaft to the attachment.
Fig.1 Fig.2
4. In the shortest working position, mark the piece to be sawn on one
half of the PTO shaft. (Fig. 1)
5. Cut off the universal shaft guard to the mark. (Fig. 2)

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Fig.3 Fig.4
6. Saw off the profile tube. Attention: the profile tube must be 10 mm longer
than the protection. (Fig. 3)
7. Repeat steps 4. - 6. on the second PTO shaft half.
8. Deburr all cut edges. (Fig. 4)
Fig.5
9. Grease the profile tubes (Fig.5)
10. Slide the profile tubes together.
Mount PTO shaft
1. Press and hold the locking pins on the outer forks.
2. Slide the outer fork onto the PTO stub shaft.
3. Release the locking pin.
4. Move the PTO shaft back and forth until the locking pin clicks into place.
Fig. 6
5. Hook the drive shaft safety chains to a fixed part on the tractor and the
implement. Fig.6)

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7.3 Cultivation KM11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB/ M-ARB 45
Insert the two hydraulic lines (supply and return) for the sweeper drive into the hydraulic sockets on the
tractor.
For machines equipped with a hydraulic swivel device, insert the two hydraulic hoses into the hydraulic
sockets provided on the tractor.
Pay attention to the cleanliness of the plug-in couplings!
7.4 Installation dirt collector KM11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB
Fig.7
1. On the two front sides of the
sweeper, the brackets for
hydraulic container emptying
(container receptacle) in the
direction of travel on the right, see
Fig. 8 with
3 x Skt.-screw M8 x 20
1 x Skt. Screw M8 x 40
8 x U-disk
8 x stop nut mounted.
Fig.8
2. In the direction of travel left as
shown in Fig.9 is the container
recording with
3 x Skt.-screw
M8 x 20
2 x Skt.-screw
M8 x 40
10 x U-disk
10 x stop nut mounted.

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Steckbolzen
Linch pin Plug bolt
Plug bolt
Fig.9
3. Hook the dirt collector (with new sweeping roller) with the two locking pins, see Fig.9 left and
right into the lower bore of the container holder and secure with linch pins. Depending on the
wear of the sweeping roller, use the other holes according to the operating instructions.
Fig.10
4. Install the hydraulic container emptying with the two locking pins, see Fig.10 and secure with
hinged pins.
5. Couple the hydraulic hoses into the hydraulic sockets provided for this purpose on the tractor.

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7.5 Installation side brush KM 11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB
2. The reinforcement plate is replaced by the side brush arm and screwed on with the cap nuts and
washers.
1. Dismount the reinforcement plate,
3 cap nuts and washers from the
dirt collector, see Fig.11
Side brush
Fig.12
Dirt collection
Fig.11
Reinforcing plate

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service
hydraulic motor
piping
conductor holder
Fig.13 in the direction of travel left
Fig.14 in the direction of travel right
3. Fix the line holders, piping and control valves in the holes provided.
4. Install the hydraulic hoses as shown.

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8 Operation
8.1 Operating instructions - Sweeper
Adjust the two support wheels by means of the turning handles in such a way that the sweeping roller
pushes off a strip approx. 4 cm wide, see Fig.15 on the floor. It is important to pay attention to the same
setting of the two support wheels according to the marking on the scale graduation!
Note: A sweeping roller set too tight will not produce better sweeping results.
Attention: Never store the sweeper on the broom.
For easier storage and installation of the sweeper, we recommend the additional two support wheels,
which are available as special accessories.
If the sweeper is equipped with bin and side brush, but is used without this accessory, put the side brush
drive in circulation.
Attention: Otherwise the hydraulic oil may overheat.
8.2 Tank setting
Adjust the dirt collector so that the bottom edge is at least one
Ground clearance of 4 cm has.
Attention!
Carefully adjust in very uneven ground conditions! Better too high than too deep.
4 cm
Fig.15
Height scale
stabilizer
Parking support
4 cm
Fig.16
Dirt collecting
container
Height position
lifting cylinder
Position collecting
container
Lift cylinder

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8.3 Side brush – setting KM 11545; 13045; 15045 H-ARB H
Please do not adjust the side broom until the main broom and the dirt collector are set.
Set the side brush over the handle so that it completely sweeps out the corners to be cleaned.
If the side broom is not in use, fold it up and secure it with a tube clip, see Fig.17 (storage position at the
same time).
Place the hydraulic hoses on the side brush and on the control valve in circulation, see Fig.17.
Attention!
Do not let the side brushes run when folded up! Risk of accident!
Side brush
Pipe linch pin
Handle
Fig
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9 Maintenance
9.1 General maintenance instructions
• Failure to do so may result in injury to persons or damage to the machine. Before each use
of the machine check all
• safety-relevant parts.
• The machine must be regularly serviced.
• Repairs, maintenance and cleaning work as well as the elimination of malfunctions must only
be carried out with the implement disconnected.
• During all work, the machine must be secured against rolling or tipping by taking suitable
measures.
• Regularly check nuts and bolts for tightness and retighten if necessary.
• Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer!
• Check all bolt and bolt connections after the first 5 hours of operation.
• Once all work has been completed, all disassembled protective devices must be properly
replaced.
• Lubricate or lubricate all moving parts. *
9.2 Daily exam
• Check the tools for tightness.
• Check the safety elements and moving parts for wear before each use.
• Perform a test run before each use.
• Clean the device after each use.
9.3 Maintenance after 20 operating hours or longer downtime
• At regular intervals and always at the beginning and end of the season, the moving parts of the unit
must be greased or oiled.
• Lubricating nipples are located in the wheel receivers and in the bearing pin of the connection
mount, these lubricate regularly.
• Lubricate the attachment of the attachment regularly.
• When changing the transmission oil, replace the first oil after 50 operating hours.
• Further oil change maintenance after approx. 500 operating hours or once a year
9.4 Storage
If the machine is not used for a long time, the following measures are recommended:
1. Carry out cleaning
2. Check the function of all parts
3. Check all screws and bolts for tightness and retighten them if necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged components, only use original Kersten spare parts!
5. Regrease lubrication points (=> grease nipple)
6. Subordinate machine
• To prevent corrosion, protect the machine from weathering. Do not place the
machine in damp rooms, stables or artificial fertilizer warehouses.
7. Cover the machine with a cloth or similar.