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9.800-087.0  •  Rev. 10/09

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

  

PRESSURE WASHER 

 

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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.

We  reserve  the  right  to  make  changes  at  any  time 

without incurring any obligation.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of 

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings 
before using this pressure washer. Warning information 
should be emphasized and 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 com

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prehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future 

reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
The  operator  must  know  how  to  stop  the  machine 
quickly  and  understand  the  operation  of  all  controls. 

Never  permit  anyone  to  operate  the  engine  without 

proper instructions.

This manual should be considered a permanent 

part of the machine and should remain with it if 
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and 
serial number. Use only identical replacement 
parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained op-
erators.

IMPORTANT SAfETy 

INfORMATION

READ OPERATOR’S 

MANUAL THOROUgHLy 

PRIOR TO USE.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of 
injury,  read  operating  instruc-
tions carefully before using.

  1.  Read  the  owner's  manual 

thoroughly.  Failure  to  follow 
instructions could cause mal-
function  of  the  machine  and 
result in death, serious bodily 

injury and/or property damage.

 

  2.  Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure 

quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

  3.  Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
  4.  All  installations  must  comply  with  local  codes. 

Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company 
or the selling distributor for specific details.

WARNING

RISk Of 

ASPHyxIATION:  USE 

THIS PRODUCT ONLy 

IN A WELL 

vENTILATED AREA.

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation. 
Use  this  product  only  in  a  well 
ventilated area.

   5.  Avoid  installing  machines  in 

small  areas  or  near  exhaust 
fans.  Exhaust  contains  poi-
sonous  carbon  monoxide 
gas; exposure may cause loss 
of  consciousness  and  may 
lead to death. It also contains

    chemicals  known,  in  certain  quantities,  to  cause 

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

RISk Of fIRE.  

DO NOT ADD fUEL 

WHEN OPERATINg 

MACHINE.

WARNING:  Risk  of  fire.  Do  not 
add  fuel  when  the  product  is 
operating.
WARNING:  Risk  of  explosion 
—   do  not  spray  flammable 
liquids.

  6.  D o   n o t   p l a c e   m a c h i n e 

n e a r   f l a m m a b l e   o b -
jects  as  the  engine  is  hot.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known 
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of 
this  equipment  may  create  sparks  that  can  start 
fires around  dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may 
be  required.  The  operator  should  contact:  Local 
fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire 
prevention requirements.

  7.   Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu

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eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is 
dry  before  testing  the  spark  plug  or  starting  the 

engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is 

not done.)

    Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment 

shall be refueled:

    a.  outdoors;
    b.  with the engine on the equipment stopped;

    c.  with  no  source  of  ignition  within  10  feet  of 

 

 

the dispensing point; and

    d.  with an allowance made for expansion of the  

 

fuel should the equipment be exposed to a  

 

higher ambient temperature.

    In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are 

necessary to ensure that the situation is handled 
in a safe manner.

WARNING:  Risk  of  injury.  Disconnect  battery 
ground terminal before servicing.

  8.  Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel 

shut-off valve OFF. 

Summary of Contents for HD 2.3/24 P / CD-23243

Page 1: ...ANUAL To locate your local K rcher Shark Commercial Pressure Washer Dealer nearest you visit www karchercommercial com or www karchershark com R MODEL ORDER HD 2 3 24 P CD 232437 1 575 350 0 HD 2 3 23...

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Page 3: ...Rev 10 09 Important Safety Information 4 5 Component Identification 6 Assembly Instructions 7 Operating Instructions 8 9 Applying Detergent and General Operating Techniques 10 Shut Down and Clean Up...

Page 4: ...ct your electrician plumber utility company or the selling distributor for specific details WARNING risk of asphyxiation use this product only in a well ventilated area WARNING Risk of asphyxiation Us...

Page 5: ...re devel oped by these machines will cause personal injury or equip ment damage Keep clear of nozzle Use caution when oper ating Do not direct discharge stream at people or severe in jury or death wil...

Page 6: ...l leak from valve Warm water will discharge from pump protector onto floor This system prevents internal pump damage Detergent Injector Allows you to siphon and mix detergents High Pressure Hose Conne...

Page 7: ...tting Push coupler collar forward until secure STEP 2 Attach nozzle extension to spray gun wand Tighten both by hand STEP 3 Connect garden hose to the cold water source Before installing nozzle turn o...

Page 8: ...detergent oil STEP 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Never use hot water STEP 6 Rotate the fuel shut off valve to the On posi tion fully counterclockwise on B...

Page 9: ...rn starter gently After the engine warms up enough to run smoothly move choke to run position and throttle to fast position CAUTION Small engines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in...

Page 10: ...tly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow deterg...

Page 11: ...sure washer When the pressure washer is not being operated or is being stored for more than one month follow these instructions 1 Replenish engine oil to upper level 2 Drain gasoline from fuel tank fu...

Page 12: ...valves in pump Clean inlet and discharge valves Worn inlet or discharge valves Replace with valve kit Slow engine RPM Set engine speed per specifications approxi mately 2800 RPM 3400 RPM FLUCTUATING...

Page 13: ...des it may be necessary to install a high altitude main jet carburetor Contact your local authorized engine sales and service center for details oil squirts out of oil cap on pump Pump overfilled with...

Page 14: ...m maintenance more often under severe conditions OIL CHANGE RECORD Check pump oil and engine oil level before first use of your new pressure washer maintenance schedule Engine Oil Inspect Every 8 hour...

Page 15: ...ghtning strikes 7 Defects caused by water sediments rust corrosion thermal expansion scale deposits or a contaminated water supply such as water in the unit with chloride content higher than that of 8...

Page 16: ...R www karchercommercial com www karchershark com Form 9 800 087 0 Revised 10 09 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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