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9.801-759.0 -C- Operator's Manual, Catch Up

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 PRESSURE W

ASHER  T

roubleshooting  Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING  

For Models: HD 3.0/27 G, HD 3.5/35 G, HD 4.0/40 G, HD 4.0/40Ge

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

LOW OPERATING

PRESSURE

Insufficient water supply. Closed 

faucet. Inlet hose kinked

Use larger garden hose; clean inlet water 

screen. Open faucet.

Clogged inlet hose strainer

Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape 

leaks with teflon tape.

Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader 

valve

Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install 

repair kit when needed. Call local distributor. 

Worn packing in pump

Call Dealer Customer Support.

Machine has been stored in freez

-

ing temperatures

Thaw out machine completely, including 

hose, spray gun and wand.

Slow engine RPM

Call local distributor.

FLUCTUATING  

PRESSURE

Worn or dirty pump valves

Call local distributor.

Nozzle is obstructed

Blow out 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 through the 

nozzle.

Insufficient water supply

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose 

for kinks, leaks or blockage.

PRESSURE LOW  

AFTER PERIOD OF 

NORMAL USE

Nozzle worn

Replace nozzle.

Unloader valve worn

Replace unloader valve.

ENGINE WILL NOT 

START OR STOPS  

WHILE OPERATING 

Low oil shutdown

Fill engine with oil.

Out of gas

Fill fuel tank.

Water in gasoline

Drain gas tank; fill with clean fuel.

ENGINE IS

OVERLOADED

Nozzle partially blocked

Clean nozzle.

Excessive pressure from high 

engine RPM

Adjust engine throttle to lower RPM.

WATER OR OIL  

LEAKING FROM  

BOTTOM OF PUMP

A small amount of leaking is 

 

normal

If excessive leaking occurs, call local 

 

distributor.

PRESENCE OF 

WATER IN PUMP 

OIL

Water sprayed at machine

Change oil. Direct spray away from ma

-

chine.

High humidity in air

Check and change oil twice as often.

Piston packing worn. Oil seal worn. Call local distributor.

Summary of Contents for HD 5.0/30 GeB

Page 1: ...4 0 40 G CAL HD 4 0 40 GB CAL HD 4 0 40 GeB CAL HD 4 0 40 Ge CAL HD 5 30 G GB CAL HD 5 0 30 GeB HD 5 0 30 GeB CAL ORDER 1 107 270 0 1 107 271 0 1 107 272 0 1 107 273 0 1 107 274 0 1 107 275 0 1 107 2...

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Page 3: ...tion 4 6 Component Identification 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 9 10 Detergent and General Operating Techniques 11 Shut Down and Clean Up 12 Storage 12 Troubleshooting Models HD 3 0...

Page 4: ...or oughly 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 quic...

Page 5: ...RTANT 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 sp...

Page 6: ...4 Do not 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 dr...

Page 7: ...be connected 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 wa...

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 capac...

Page 9: ...heck 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...

Page 10: ...ll engines 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 co...

Page 11: ...re rinse 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 approxim...

Page 12: ...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 fuel line fuel valv...

Page 13: ...move 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 through the...

Page 14: ...GENT Detergent suction 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...

Page 15: ...Annually As needed 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 HD 3 5 35 G HD 4 0 40 G HD 4 0 40Ge This pre...

Page 16: ...ion 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 seepage Valves stic...

Page 17: ...y 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 UNDER PUMP Oil s...

Page 18: ...wise 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 air tight Turn off machine and...

Page 19: ...e Kit 3 75 HD3 0 27 GB 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 Qu...

Page 20: ...WASHER 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 o...

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Page 22: ...Karcher North America 6398 N K rcher Way Aurora CO 80019 Form 9 801 759 0 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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