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

PRESSURE W

ASHER  T

roubleshooting  Guide

14

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

ENGINE OPERATES 

FOR 15 MINUTES  

THEN STOPS

Not enough gas or engine oil

Fill tank with gas. Check oil level.

Vapor lock developed by heat of day Keep gas tank full to avoid vapor locking.
Obstruction in fuel filter

Clean or replace fuel filter.

ENGINE LACKS 

POWER

Dirty air filter

Replace air filter.

ENGINE FALTERS

Choke is opened too soon

Move choke to halfway position until en

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gine 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 UNDER PUMP

Oil seal worn or damaged

Call local distributor.

WATER LEAKING 

FROM PUMP  

PROTECTOR

Spray gun closed with machine 

 

running 5 minutes or longer

Open spray gun or turn off machine.

Excess water supply pressure

Place a pressure regulator at end of 50' 

garden hose.

NO DETERGENT

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 

setting

Set detergent filter valve to a higher setting.

Filter on detergent suction tube is 

clogged

Run warm water through filter to remove 

debris.

Damaged or clogged detergent suc

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tion tube

Remove obstruction or replace detergent 

suction tube.

A high pressure nozzle is attached.

Replace with black detergent nozzle. 

Discharge nozzle is obstructed

Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.

GARDEN HOSE 

CONNECTION 

LEAKS

Loose fittings

Tighten fittings.

Missing/worn rubber washer

Insert new washer.

SPRAY WAND 

LEAKS

Spray wand not properly attached

Slide the spray wand into the 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 air tight. 

Turn off machine and purge pump by 

squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of 

water emerges through nozzle. 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

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

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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