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Symptom Cause

Solution

ENGINE WILL NOT 

START

No gasoline

Fill gas tank

Choke is not in the correct 

position

Slide choke lever out to closed position

Water pressure built up in 

the machine

Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure

For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.

UNIT DOES NOT 

REACH HIGH 

PRESURE

Diameter of garden hose is 

too small

Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger garden hose

Water supply is restricted

Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage

Not enough inlet water 

supply

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose

for kinks, leaks or blockage.

Water inlet fi lter is clogged

Remove fi lter 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 fi ttings are air tight.

Turn off machine and purge pump by

squeezing trigger gun until a steady fl ow of

water emerges through the nozzle

Water inlet fi lter is clogged

Remove fi lter and rinse out in warm water

Spray nozzle is obstructed

Blow out or remove debris with a fi ne needle

Calcifi ed gun, hose or 

spray wand

Run distilled vinegar through detergent 

suction tube.

 CAUTION

Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental ignition of the 

engine before making any repair

TROUBLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for G 2500 DH

Page 1: ...8 751 079 0 02 12 G 2500 DH G 2700 DH ...

Page 2: ...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 Call 1 800 537 4129 for help or visit our website w w w k a r ...

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 1 2 3 10 5 6 12 7 11 9 8 4 ...

Page 4: ...TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use acids alkaline solvents or any 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 use W...

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: ...llustration Qty F High Pressure Hose Spray Gun Assembly 1 G Spray Gun Spray Gun Assembly 1 H Quick Connect Nozzle Kit Nozzles 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...

Page 7: ...d insert 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 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 nozzle ...

Page 8: ...d 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 STEP 6 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet STEP 7 Connect garden hose to...

Page 9: ...S USING THE ACCESSORIES WORKING WITH DETERGENTS CAUTION High pressure in nozzle area Risk of injury caused by improperly locked nozzle Make sure you hear the click when inserting the nozzle tip into the quick connection Pull the nozzle to make sure it is seated properly before operating your unit See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 WARNING To avoid serious injury never point spray noz zle at yoursel...

Page 10: ...ler or visit our website www karcherresidential com detergents CAUTION Never use Bleach Chlorine products and 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 1 Remove de...

Page 11: ... for the engine accord ing to the specifications provided in the operating instructions provided by engine manufacturer 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 sec tions of approximately 25 square feet Allow Deck Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do...

Page 12: ...m 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 not included to remove stubborn dirt Ri...

Page 13: ... 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 trig...

Page 14: ...le is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle GARDEN HOSE CONNECTION LEAKS Loose fittings 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 Call Customer Support PUMP IS NOISY Not enough gas or engine oil Check that hoses and fit...

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