Kärcher G 2500 PH, Operator'S Manual

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SHUTTING DOWN
Step 1
Remove detergent suction tube from
container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh
water.
Siphon water at low pressure for one
minute.
Step 2
Move the engine stop switch to the OFF
position.
Close the fuel valve.
For more details see engine manual.
Step 3
Turn off the water supply.
Step 4
Press trigger to release water pressure.
Step 5
Disconnect the garden hose from the water
inlet on the unit.
Step 6
Disconnect the high pressure hose from the
high pressure outlet.
Step7
Engage the gun safety lock.
TAKING A BREAK
... FIVE MINUTES OR MORE
Step 1
Move the engine stop switch to the OFF
position.
For more details see engine manual.
Step 2
Press trigger to release water pressure.
Step 3
Engage gun safety lock.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM
STORAGE
1.Disconnect all water connections.
2. Turn on the machine for a
few seconds
,
until the water which had remained in the
pump exits. Turn off immediately.
3.Do not allow high pressure hose to
become kinked.
4.Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures.
Caution: Failure to follow the above
directions will result in damage to the
pump assembly and accessories.
Only for USA:
Kärcher also recommends the regular
practice of using a pump protector like
‘Kärcher Pump Protector’ to help during
storage in the winter months.