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STEP 

1:

Move the engine stop switch to the OFF position.

  

STEP 

2:

 

  Release trigger and engage safety lock.

For engine details see engine manual.

Detergents

TAKING A BREAK ...fi ve minutes or more

SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP

 CAUTION

This unit has been designed for use with cleaning 
detergents recommended by the manufacturer.

The use of other cleaning detergent may affect the 
operation of the machine and void the warranty.

Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results

Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially 
formulated to protect the environment and your 
pressure washer. The special formula won`t clog 
the suction tube fi lter and will protect the internal 
parts of the pressure washer for a longer life. For 
Kärcher Detergents, check your retailer or visit 
our website:

www.karcherresidential.com

 CAUTION

Never use:

–    Bleach, chlorine products or other corrosive 

chemicals

–    Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thin-

ners, gasoline, oils.)

–    Tri-sodium phosphate products

–  

Ammonia 

products

–  

Acid-based 

products

These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage 

the surface being cleaned.

Use of these items will void the warranty.

  

STEP 

6:

 

  Disconnect the garden hose from the water 

inlet on the unit.

  

STEP 

7:

 

  Disconnect the high pressure hose from the 

high pressure outlet. Store the high pressure 
hose in the nozzle holder assembly.

  

STEP 

1:

 

  If detergents have been used, remove deter-

gent suction tube from container and insert 
into 1 gallon of fresh water.

 

  Siphon water at low pressure for one minute 

to clear the line of residual detergent.

  

STEP 

2:

 

  Move the engine stop switch to the OFF posi-

tion. Close the fuel valve.

  

STEP 

3:

 

  Turn off the water source.

  

STEP 

4:

 

  Press trigger to release water pressure.

  

STEP 

5:

 

  Release trigger and engage gun safety lock.

WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

 

 

STEP 3:

 

  With the engine running, pull trigger to operate 

unit.

 

  Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and 

mixed with water.

 

  Apply detergent to work area.

 

  Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

 

 

STEP 4:

 

 

Always

 draw fresh water through the deter-

gent suction tube when the cleaning job is 
done, to rinse/fl ush any remaining detergents 
from the injection system.

For best results see Cleaning Tips for specifi c 
information on how to clean different surfaces.

Summary of Contents for G 2500 DCE

Page 1: ...8 751 991 0 04 12 G 2500 DCE G 2700 DCE English 2 Español 15 Français 29 ...

Page 2: ... understood If the operator is not fluent in English the manufacturer s instructions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator s native language by the purchaser owner making sure that the operator comprehends its con tents Owner and or user must study and maintain for future reference the manufacturers instructions Specifications Owner User Responsibility Safety ...

Page 3: ...Hose 5 Gas Tank 6 Spray Wand 7 Nozzle Holder 8 Water Inlet With Garden Hose Connector 9 Quick Connect High Pressure Outlet 10 Detergent Suction Tube With Filter 11 Dipstick 12 Quick Connect Nozzles For Engine Details See Engine Manual MODEL OVERVIEW 9 1 2 3 10 5 6 12 7 11 8 4 ...

Page 4: ...ame or torch is permitted Do not use acids solvents or any alkaline or flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the ma chine WARNING Gun Kicks Back Hold with both hands The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature must be engaged when replac ing nozzles or not in u...

Page 5: ...M gallons per minute Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container The water supply temperature must not ex ceed 104 F 40 C Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source Use additional water filter Do no...

Page 6: ...y F High Pressure Hose Spray Gun Assembly 1 G Spray Gun Spray Gun Assembly 1 H Quick Connect Nozzle Kit 4 pc Nozzle Kit Assembly 1 I Wand Wand Assembly 1 Assembling STEP 3 Snap the nozzle holder E on to pressure washer handle and slide it down to the gun holder D STEP 4 Place the quick connect nozzles H in the nozzle holder E following the color instruc tion C D E D H E Hardware included A B Scan ...

Page 7: ...rt the high pressure hose STEP 6 Vertically insert the Spray Gun G into the Gun Holder D STEP 5 Attach the wand to the spray gun Push the wand I into the trigger gun G and then thread the connection until tight STEP 1 Pull the spring loaded collar of the wand back to insert your choice of quick connect nozzle Release the collar and push the nozzle until the collar clicks CAUTION High pressure in n...

Page 8: ...ine STEP 5 Pull back the spring loaded collar at the high pressure outlet and insert the high pressure hose CAUTION High pressure in quick connect area Risk of injury caused by improperly locked high pressure hose Make sure you hear the click when inserting the high pressure hose into the quick connec tion Pull the high pressure hose to make sure it is seated properly before operating your unit ST...

Page 9: ...spray nozzle at yourself other persons or animals The color coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0 to 65 and are easily accessible when placed in the convenient nozzle holder 0 spray angle Red nozzle For particularly stubborn accumulation of grime Not recommended for soft materials like sidings decks painted surfaces cars 25 spray angle Green nozzle For dirt accumu...

Page 10: ...hese chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned Use of these items will void the warranty STEP 6 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit STEP 7 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet Store the high pressure hose in the nozzle holder assembly STEP 1 If detergents have been used remove deter gent suction tube from container and...

Page 11: ...ssure washer and void your product warranty Carry out maintenance tasks for the engine accord ing to the specifications provided in the operating instructions provided by engine manufacturer Kärcher pump Engine with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using Kärcher Deck Wash apply to surface at low pressure For best results limit your work area to smaller se...

Page 12: ... Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For best results wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using Pressure Wash apply to surface at low pressure Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment...

Page 13: ...r is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Black detergent nozzle is attached Remove black detergent nozzle and attach high pressure nozzle OUTPUT PRES SURE VARIES HIGH AND LOW Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing tri...

Page 14: ...Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer SPRAY WAND LEAKS Spray wand not properly attached Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until connection is tight Broken o ring or plastic insert Visit www karcher help com or locate a ser vice center at www karcher service com PUMP IS NOISY Not enough gas or engine oil Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and p...

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