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2. REPAIRS

For service and repairs on the pump please contact a
Kärcher Authorized Service Center.

For service and repairs on the engine please contact a
Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Center.

To serve you promptly and efficiently, the Service Center
will need the model, type and serial numbers of your unit.

Attention:

Do not strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as
this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation, causing
personal injury or property damage. To remove flyw-
heel, use Briggs & Stratton approved tools only.

The relief valve and safety valve must only be
serviced by a properly trained technician.

3.  HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES

Particular care should be paid to the hoses. All high-
pressure hoses must comply with the safety regulations
and be marked with their working pressure, date of ma-
nufacture and name of the maker.

High-pressure hoses must not be kinked, twisted, crushed
or damaged in any other way. Damaged high-pressure
hoses may burst and are thus dangerous so they should be
replaced without delay.

It is extremely dangerous to use high-pressure hoses of low
durability or that have been inexpertly repaired and so you
should only use high-pressure hoses that have been tested
and marked.
Original Kärcher high-pressure hoses meet these safety
requirements.

4. SPARE PARTS

Please bear in mind that the use of other than original spare
parts can lead to faults and also to severe accidents if the
parts have not been properly manufactured or if they do not
exactly replace the part that was faulty or lead to hazardous
operation of the unit.

If only original spare parts are used, you can be sure that
your unit will also work safely and without trouble in the
future.

5. ACCESSORIES

Incorrect, unsuitable or defective accessories affect the
function of your unit. Their use is dangerous and so you
should inquire for suitable and tested accessories. The use
of original accessories from Kärcher is desireable since
they are specially made to suit the units concerned.

6. PROTECTION AGAINST FREEZING

The cleaner will be severely damaged if it is stored in a
location where the temperature falls below freezing point
without its first being emptied of water or flushed through
with 50 % Anti-freeze solution.

The best protection against freezing is to store the cleaner
and the accessories (high-pressure hose, trigger gun,
spray lance) in a room where the temperature will not fall
to the freezing point.

To empty the cleaner

· Disconnect the cleaner from the water supply.
· Disconnect the HP hose from the cleaner.
· The water will drain out.
A cleaner that may have frozen up should first be thawed
before it is put back into use as otherwise damage may be
caused.

Flushing with Anti-freeze solution
If the cleaner is to be out of operation for any length of time,
it is advisable to flush it through with a glysantine solution
as this provides a certain degree of protection against
corrosion. A solution of 50 % Anti-freeze, 50 % water is
pumped through the cleaner.

7. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Engines to be stored over 30 days should be completely
drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on essential
carburetor parts, fuel filter and tank.

1.For engine protection, we recommend the use of Briggs

& Stratton Gasoline Additive, Part No. 5041, available
from any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Center.
Mix Additive with fuel tank or storage container. Run
engine for a short time to circulate Additive through
carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24
months.

Caution:

If Additive is not used or if engine is operating on
gasoline containing alcohol, remove all fuel from tank
and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

2.While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill

with fresh oil. See oil recommendations.

3.Remove spark plug and pour approximately 1/2 ounce

(15 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug
and crank slowly to distribute oil.

4.Clean dirt and carbon from cylinder, cylinder head fins,

blower housing, rotating screen and muffler areas.

5.Store in a clean and dry area.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION

In some areas, local law requires the use of a resistor spark
plug to suppress ignition signals. If an engine was originally
equipped with a resistor spark plug, be sure to use the same
type of spark plug for replacement.

IV.   S E R V I C E   A N D   M A I N T E N A N C E

Summary of Contents for 1500 G

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions KÄRCHER 1500 G Before putting the cleaner into operation please read the operating instructions carefully 5 951 832 F 29492 11 92 ...

Page 2: ... 3 FUELRECOMMENDATIONS 5 4 WATERSUPPLY 5 5 PREPARINGUNIT 5 1 PUTTING INTO OPERATION 6 2 STARTENGINE 6 3 HIGHPRESSUREOPERATION 7 4 SPRAYINGDETERGENT 7 5 SUCTIONOPERATION 8 6 AFTER USE 8 1 CLEANINGMETHOD 9 2 DETERGENTS 9 1 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS 10 2 REPAIRS 13 3 HIGH PRESSUREHOSES 13 4 SPAREPARTS 13 5 ACCESSORIES 13 6 PROTECTIONAGAINSTFREEZING 13 7 STORAGEINSTRUCTIONS 13 8 GENERALINFORMATION 13 14 1...

Page 3: ...tick 5 Muffler 6 Spark plug 7 Carburetor 8 Crankshaft 9 Starter Grip 11 Cylinder 12 Air Cleaner 13 FuelFill 14 Water Inlet Connection with Strainer 15 High PressureOutlet 16 DetergentMeteringValve 17 Detergent Suction Hose with Filter 18 High PressureHose 19 Trigger Gun 20 Spray Lance with Changeover Nozzle 21 Garden Hose Connector ...

Page 4: ...pment or the machine itself This machine has been designed for use with detergents supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other detergents or chemicals may affect its safety CAUTION Before starting for the first time fill the engine with oil 1 25 pt 0 6 l DO NOT overfill DONOTRUNunitatexcessivespeeds asthismayresult in injury DONOTTAMPERwithgovernorsprings governorlinks or other pa...

Page 5: ...if lead free is not available The use of lead free gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer valvelife Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days This will assure fuel freshness and volatility tailored to the season Note We DO NOT recommend the use of gasoline which contains alcohol such as gasohol However if gasoline with alcohol is used it must not contain more than...

Page 6: ...e fuel tank Screwthehigh pressurehosetothehigh pressureoutlet Connect the garden hose to the water tap and with the garden hose connector to the unit Turn the water faucet on full force Vent the pump of air Squeeze the trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle Tips to obtain best starting performance Start store and fuel engine in a level position DONOTusepressurizedstarting...

Page 7: ...ile using the unit Engagesafetylockonthetriggergunwhennotspraying Changeover nozzle Itispossibletoworkwithahighpressureoralowpressure jet Changing the jet form is only possible with the trigger gun closed Releasetrigger Turn changeover nozzle 90 to alter pressure of the waterjet The symbol of the choosen jet form is on the upper side of the changeover nozzle Note Detergents can only be syphoned at...

Page 8: ...e may result if choke is used to stop engine Close the fuel shut off valve when equipment is not in operation to prevent fuel leakage from the carburetor 5 SUCTION OPERATION When drawing water from a lake or drum you must use a suction hose with filter Order No 4 440 238 Removethegardenhoseconnectorasthisisunsuitable for suction operation Connect the suction hose to the water inlet connection Susp...

Page 9: ...ial accessories it can also be used for suchjobsasremovingrustandpaint forcleaningpipes for pumpingwaterandforapplyingplantprotectionchemicals 1 CLEANING METHOD 1st step Spray on the detergent and allow it to work in 2nd step Wash off loosened dirt using high pressure jet Tip Clean facades terraces and garden equipment with the high pressure jet alone without detergent Recommended cleaning procedu...

Page 10: ...e until cap bottoms on tube Remove to check oil level Dipstickassemblymustbefirmlyassembledintotubewhen engine is operating C Clean engine Removedirtanddebriswithaclothorbrush Cleaningwith a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system Caution To prevent accidental starting when servicing the unit always remove the spark plug or wire from the spark plug Mai...

Page 11: ...e cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then close cover and fasten screw securely F Change Motor Oil OilRecommendations Werecommendtheuseofahighqualitydetergentoilsuch as SAE30 ordetergentoilclassified ForServiceSC SD SE SF SG Detergent oils keep the engine cleaner and retard the formationofgumandvarnishdeposits Nospecialadditives ...

Page 12: ...park plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercialsolvent Caution Sparking can occur if wire terminal does not fit firmly on spark plug Reform terminal if necessary K Remove Combustion Deposits Removecylinderevery100 300hoursofoperation Scrape and wire brush the combustion deposits from cylinder cylinder head top of piston and around valves Replace head gasket a...

Page 13: ...amaged if it is stored in a location where the temperature falls below freezing point without its first being emptied of water or flushed through with 50 Anti freeze solution Thebestprotectionagainstfreezingistostorethecleaner and the accessories high pressure hose trigger gun spray lance in a room where the temperature will not fall to the freezing point To empty the cleaner Disconnect the cleane...

Page 14: ...zle Check to see that water supply is on full force or use stationary water source Have unit repaired by authorized service No intake of detergent Nozzle in improper position Detergent metering valve closed Suction filter clogged Nozzle clogged Set nozzle to low pressure position Adjust detergent metering valve to desired setting Clean filter in suction nozzle Clean nozzle Engine Briggs Stratton M...

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