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9.800-087.0  •  Rev. 10/09

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PRESSURE WASHER

 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

  

IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION

WARNING

kEEP WATER 

SPRAy AWAy fROM 

ELECTRICAL WIRINg.

WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and 
water  spray  away  from  electric 
wiring or fatal electric shock may 
result.

9.  Do not spray water on or near  
 

electrical components. 

RISk Of ExPLOSION: 

DO NOT SPRAy  

fLAMMAbLE  

LIqUIDS.

WARNING

WARNING:  Flammable  liquids 
can create fumes which can ig-
nite,  causing  property  damage 
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion — 
Do not spray flammable liquids.

10.  Keep operating area clear of 

all persons.

WARNING

EAR PROTECTION 

MUST bE WORN

WARNING:  This  machine  ex-

ceeds  85  db  appropriate  ear 
protection must be worn.

WARNING

USE PROTECTIvE  

EyE WEAR 

AND CLOTHINg  

WHEN OPERATINg 

THIS EqUIPMENT.

WARNING: High pressure spray 
can cause paint chips or other 
particles  to  become  airborne 
and fly at high speeds. To avoid 
personal  injury,  eye,  hand  and 
foot  safety  devices  must  be 
worn.

 11.  Eye,  hand,  and  foot  pro

-

tection  must  be  worn  when 
u s i n g   t h i s   e q u i p m e n t .

TRIggER gUN kICkS 

bACk - HOLD WITH  

bOTH HANDS

WARNING

WARNING: Grip cleaning wand 
securely with both hands before 
starting. Failure to do this could 
result in injury from a whipping 
wand.

12.  To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury, 

 

 

close supervision is necessary 

 

 

when a machine is used near  

 

children. Do not allow children 

to  operate  the  pressure  washer. 

This  machine 

must be attended during operation.

RISk Of INjECTION 

OR SEvERE INjURy 

TO PERSONS. kEEP 

CLEAR Of NOzzLE.

WARNING

WARNING: High pressure 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 will result. 

 

 

 13.  Never make adjustments on machine while in op

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eration. 

 14.  Be  certain  all  quick  coupler  fittings  are  secured 

before using pressure washer.

WARNING

PROTECT fROM 

fREEzINg

WARNING: Protect machine from 
freezing.

15.  To  keep  machine  in  best 

 

 

operating  conditions,  it  is  

 

important you protect machine  

 

from freezing. Failure to protect  

 

machine from freezing could  

 

cause  malfunction  of  the  

 

machine and result in death, 

serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol

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low storage instructions specified in this manual.

 16.  The best insurance against an accident is precau

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tion and knowledge of the machine.

WARNING

RISk Of INjURy 

fROM fALLS WHEN 

USINg LADDER.

WARNING: Be extremely careful 
when using a ladder, scaffolding 
or any other relatively unstable 
location.  The  cleaning  area 
should  have  adequate  slopes 
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery 
surfaces.

 17.  Do  not  overreach  or  stand  on  unstable  support. 

Keep good footing and balance at all times.

 18.  Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under 

the influence of alcohol, prescription medications,  
or drugs. 

19.   Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter 

then 90°F.

 20.  Manufacturer  will  not  be  liable  for  any  changes 

made to our standard machines or any components 
not purchased from us.

 21.  Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass 

through the pump.

 22.  Never  run  pump  dry  or  leave  spray  gun  closed 

longer than 1-2 minutes.

Follow  the  maintenance  instructions 

specified in the manual. 

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...

Page 2: ......

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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