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Table of Contents

Machine Data Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table of Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety

Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Trailer Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tire Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Never Tow the Trailer Before Checking  . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tow Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Load-Carrying Capacity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Caster Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trailer Brake Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

What to Check And How To Check  . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tire Pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wheel Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ball Coupler Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operations

Trailer Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessory Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Detergents & General 

Operating Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shutting Down And 

Clean-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance And Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Unloader Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Winterizing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
High Limit Hot Water Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning of Coils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Burner Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Oil Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrode Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
KNA Burner Air Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel Pressure Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removal of Soot and Heating Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hub Inspection Removal- 

Replacement And Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Torque Wrench Method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Posi-lube Lubrication Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Trailer Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Pump And Engine Oil Change Record . . . . . . . . . .31

Karcher HDS 3.5/40 GE MT Operator’s Manual  9.807-942.0 - B

Summary of Contents for HDS 3.5/40 GE MT

Page 1: ...to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information about this regulation www P65Warnings ca gov 9 807 942 0 B 12 11 17 Trailer HDS Series Ope...

Page 2: ...the operator in the operator s native language by the purchaser owner making sure that the operator comprehends its contents Owner and or user must study and maintain for future reference the manufac...

Page 3: ...ly Instructions 17 Installation 18 Operating Instructions 19 Detergents General Operating Techniques 20 Shutting Down And Clean Up 21 Storage 22 Maintenance Preventative Maintenance 23 Maintenance And...

Page 4: ...sed longer than 1 2 minutes 9 Keep operating area clear of all persons WARNING High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds To avoid personal...

Page 5: ...dder scaf folding or any other relatively unstable location The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces 19 Do not overreach...

Page 6: ...s 12V running lights Distribution and security Caster up in travel position Check lug nuts for tightness before initial trip at 10 miles 25 miles and 50 miles Recheck every 3 months or 3000 miles NOTE...

Page 7: ...ame of your trailer and have the required information printed on them They also list the maximum load that can be placed on the trailer without exceeding the load limits of the tires or the trailers o...

Page 8: ...ed with your tow vehicle so you know and understand it s limitations Never Tow the Trailer Before Checking Coupler and latch assembly show no signs of wear or damage Coupler hitch and hitch ball are o...

Page 9: ...er and mechanism are not in the ground being exposed to dirt and moisture 4 Apply a small amount of an automotive grease to the ball before hitching coupler to prevent wear of the two parts during tow...

Page 10: ...ging on the road and wearing the chain links If for any reason you find it necessary to replace a safety chain use only original equipment Load Carrying Capacity Located on the front left hand side of...

Page 11: ...e weight should not be less than 80 pounds 10 Too light of tongue weight can cause the trailer to fish tail sway Weight Rating as you travel down the highway This creates excessive strains on the tow...

Page 12: ...ition when trailering the unit STEP 1 Release the quick release pin by rotating it clock wise Pull Quick release pin from receptacle Rotate the caster clockwise STEP 2 Insert quick release pin in rece...

Page 13: ...brake press down on the brake pedal until it engages on the back tires To release the brake push the center of the brake to release see that it has disengaged from the back tire CAUTION This brake has...

Page 14: ...ly if ball is properly seated in the coupler Tires Before mounting tires onto wheels make certain that the rim size and contour is approved for the tire as shown in the Tire and Rim Association Yearbo...

Page 15: ...Secondary pressure release in the unlikely event the unloader valve fails Unloader Valve Safety device which when the spray gun closes prevents over pressurization NOTE If trigger on spray gun is rele...

Page 16: ...es for fastener part numbers NOTE Fastener assembly torque to install handle 10 ft lbs due to hollow tube handle Safety Rod installation Slide the rod through both holes in the tabs To secure rod bend...

Page 17: ...per fuel in proper tanks NOTE Diesel Fuel Shut off must be in the ON position prior to turning on burner STEP 3 Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on threads to prevent leakage Attach swivel c...

Page 18: ...f poorly ventilated locations or areas where exhaust fans may cause an insufficient supply of oxygen Sufficient combustion can only be obtained when there is a sufficient supply of oxygen available fo...

Page 19: ...rely and pull trigger STEP 3 Turn the engine key switch to the on position till the engine starts Karcher HDS 3 5 40 GE MT Operator s Manual 9 807 942 0 B NOTE High pressure nozzle must be inserted at...

Page 20: ...ith fresh water Place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and alwa...

Page 21: ...ute STEP 4 Turn garden hose water off Open the spray gun to relieve remaining pressure STEP 2 Turn burner switch off and continue spraying water allowing the water to cool After water has cooled to le...

Page 22: ...ure hose to become kinked 6 Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures CAUTION Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to your pressure...

Page 23: ...mpering with the factory settings may cause personal injury and or property damage and will void the manufacturer s warranty Winterizing Procedure Damage due to freezing is not covered by warranty Adh...

Page 24: ...s incorporating a spray gun CAUTION Periodic inspection is recommended to insure that the fuel solenoid valve functions properly This can be done by operating the machine and checking to see that when...

Page 25: ...extremes higher or lower in locations where the temperature changes are beyond moderate temperatures of between 40 F and 90 F Colder temperatures will make for a thicker flow and less fine a fuel spr...

Page 26: ...compressed air 4 Hand pack each bearing individually using a premium lithium base wheel bearing grease 5 Reinstall the hub reversing the procedure above using the bearing adjustment procedures below...

Page 27: ...pin over the end of the spindle and the other leg over the nut Tap legs slightly to set Cotter pin must be tight Posi lube Lubrication Procedure 1 Remove the rubber cap at end of the grease cap 2 Usin...

Page 28: ...ssemble and clean thoroughly High viscosity of detergent Dilute detergent to specifications Hole in detergent line s Repair hole Low detergent level Add detergent if needed Discharge water temperature...

Page 29: ...CHINE SMOKES WHILE BURNER UNIT IS RUNNING OR UNIT SMOKES AT COLD START ONLY WHEN BURNER IS OFF Improper air adjustment Readjust air bands on burner assembly Fuel pressure is low 140 psi for burner Adj...

Page 30: ...chedule Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 Inspect Daily Change After first 25 hours Filter Every 50 hours Air Cleaner Inspect Every 50 hours or monthly Clean Every 3 months Battery level Check monthly Engine Fuel...

Page 31: ...on Parts Inspect for bending loose fasteners wear X Hangers Inspect welds for cracks Wheel Nuts bolts Tighten to specified torque values Re torque after first 50 miles of use and periodically re check...

Page 32: ...9 807 942 0 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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