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9.808-227.0 - Operator's Manual

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 PRESSURE W

ASHER

  

 OPERA

TOR’S MANUAL

  

12.  

Never make adjustments on machine while in 

operation.

13.  

Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured 

before using pressure washer.

 

RISK OF INJECTION 

OR SEVERE INJURY 

TO PERSONS. KEEP 

CLEAR OF NOZZLE.

WARNING

WARNING: High pressure devel

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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. 

 

WARNING

PROTECT FROM 

FREEZING

WARNING: Protect machine from 

freezing.

14.  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

-

low storage instructions specified in this manual.

15.  

Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no 

hotter then 90

°

F.

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation. Use this product 

only in a well ventilated area. 

16.  Avoid  installing  machines  in 

small areas or near exhaust fans. 

Adequate  oxygen  is  needed  for 

combustion  or  dangerous  carbon 

monoxide will result.
17.  Manufacturer will not be liable 

for any changes made to our stan

-

dard machines or any components 

not purchased from us.

 18. 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.

 

 19. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to 

pass through the pump.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 refuel

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ing. 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.

  8.  When in use , do not place machine near flammable 

objects as the engine is hot.

  9.  Do not store or use gasoline near this machine.

WARNING

RISK OF INJURY.  

HOT SURFACES  

CAN CAUSE BURNS

WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot 

surfaces can cause burns. Use 

only designated gripping areas 

of spray gun and wand. Do not 

place hands or feet on non-insu-

lated areas of the pressure 

washer.

10.  

Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with 

fuel shut-off valve OFF. 

 11.  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. 

 

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.

WARNING

RISK OF 

ASPHYXIATION. USE 

THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN 

A WELL 

VENTILATED AREA.

Summary of Contents for HD 5.0/30 GB Teton

Page 1: ...9 0 HD 4 0 40 GE Teton 1 107 400 0 HD 3 5 35 G Teton 1 107 440 0 HD 3 0 27 GB Teton 1 107 441 0 HD 3 5 35 GB Teton 1 107 442 0 HD 4 0 40 GB Teton 1 107 443 0 HD 4 0 40 GeB Teton 1 107 444 0 HD 5 0 30...

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Page 3: ...ting Instructions 9 10 Detergent and General Operating Techniques 11 Shut Down and Clean Up 12 Storage 12 Troubleshooting Models HD 3 0 27 G Teton HD 3 5 35 G Teton HD 4 0 40 G Teton HD 4 0 40Ge Teton...

Page 4: ...hly Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction of the machine and result in death seri ous bodily injury and or property damage 2 Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure quickly Be...

Page 5: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 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...

Page 6: ...ot overreach or stand on unstable support Keep good footing and balance at all times 25 Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol prescription medications or drugs 26...

Page 7: ...nected to the spray gun High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun Pump Protector Cycles fresh cool water through pump when recirculating water re...

Page 8: ...debris then connect the garden hose to pump water inlet CAUTION Do not run the pump without water or pump damage will result STEP 8 Place battery in battery box Use a 12 V battery with a minimum capa...

Page 9: ...pump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window if equipped Use 40 wt non detergent oil STEP 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Never use h...

Page 10: ...ines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never replace nozzles without engaging the safety latch on the spray gun trigger The four color coded qu...

Page 11: ...se cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approximately...

Page 12: ...ressure 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 fuel line fuel valve and...

Page 13: ...t or remove debris with fine needle Pump sucking air inlet hose leaking Check that all hoses and fittings are airtight Turn off machine and trigger spray gun until a steady flow of water emerges throu...

Page 14: ...tion tube not properly connected to machine Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent For best results use manufacturers detergent Detergent filter valve is at lowest setting Set deterg...

Page 15: ...Clean Water Screen Filter Weekly Replace HP Hose Annually if there are any signs of wear PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE For Models HD 3 0 27 G Teton HD 3 5 35 G Teton HD 4 0 40 G Teton HD 4 0 40Ge Teton Th...

Page 16: ...move obstruction Leaking pressure control valve Rebuild or replace as needed Slow engine RPM Set engine speed at proper specifications Pump sucking air Check water supply and possibility of air seepag...

Page 17: ...runs smoothly WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP Piston packing worn Call local distributor O Ring plunger retainer worn Call local distributor Cracked piston Call local distributor OIL DRIPPING FROM UND...

Page 18: ...gun Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the spray gun threads until tight Broken o ring Call local distributor and order an o ring PUMP IS NOISY Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are a...

Page 19: ...t 3 75 HD3 0 27 GB Teton 9 804 625 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 250375 Green 1 9 804 624 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 150375 Yellow 1 9 804 626 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 400375 White 1 8 712 398 0 Nozzle Compl Qcem 6540 Brass chem 1...

Page 20: ...20 Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change OIL CHANGE RECORD Check pump oil and...

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Page 22: ...Karcher North America 6398 N K rcher Way Aurora CO 80019 Form 9 808 227 0 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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