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CLEANING TIPS 

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Deck Cleaning

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash,
place detergent suction tube directly into
cleaning solution and apply to surface at
low pressure. For best results, limit your
work area to smaller sections of approxi-
mately 25 square feet. Allow Kärcher Deck
Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do
not allow detergent to dry on surface. Rinse
at high pressure in a long sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6
inches from the cleaning surface. Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to
right. When moving on to a new section of
the cleaning surface, be sure to overlap the
previous section to eliminate stop marks
and ensure a more even cleaning result.

Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle
spray wand on wood surface as it may
cause damage.

House Siding

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
If using Kärcher House Wash, place deter-
gent suction tube directly into cleaning
solution and apply to surface at low pres-
sure (for best results, limit your work area 
to sections of approximately 6 feet and
always apply detergent from bottom to top).
Allow Karcher House Wash to remain on
surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent
to dry on surface, if surface appears to be
drying, simply wet down surface with fresh
water. If needed, use special Wash Brush
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse
at high pressure from top to bottom in an
even sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 6 inches from the
cleaning surface. 

Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle
spray wand on siding as it may cause
damage.

Cement Patios, 
Brick and Stone 

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner, place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning
solution and apply to surface at low pres-
sure. For best results, limit your work area
to smaller sections of approximately 25
square feet. Allow Kärcher All Purpose
Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approxi-
mately 3-6 inches from the cleaning sur-
face. Always clean from top to bottom and
from left to right. For removing extremely
stubborn stains, use Kärcher Rotating
Nozzle Spray Wand.

Cars, Boats & Motorcycles

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using
Karcher Vehicle Wash, place detergent suc-
tion tube directly into cleaning solution and
apply to surface at low pressure. For best
results, clean one side of vehicle at a time
and always apply detergent from bottom to
top, do not allow detergent to dry on sur-
face. If needed, use special Wash Brush
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse
at high pressure in a sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6-8
inches from the cleaning surface (distance
should increase when rinsing pin-striping 
or other sensitive surfaces). Always clean
from top to bottom and from left to right.
For best results, wipe surface dry with a
chamois or soft dry cloth. 

Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle
spray wand on vehicles as it may 
cause damage.

Summary of Contents for K 5000 G

Page 1: ... 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 7 Taking a Break 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning Tips 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting 10 11 Model K 5000 G Part No 1 133 109 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Specifications Operating pressure 2250 PSI Water volume 2 3 GPM Engine 6 5 HP Briggs Stratton Intek ...

Page 2: ... Never point nozzle at people or animals Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment Never spray electrical connections electrical outlets or fixtures Never add fuel with the engine running or operate where fuel has been spilled Never touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces Never operate in an enclosed space exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate near...

Page 3: ...luence of alcohol or drugs Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand with both feet balanced at all times The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position Water Supply Cold Water Only Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in diameter Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 5 GPM gallons per minute Flow rate c...

Page 4: ...lways be between the FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil level Refer to the engine s operating manual for seasonal grades Step 3 Fill gas tank with unleaded gasoline Do not use leaded gasoline Important Do not run the engine with a high or low oil level as this can cause engine damage If you have fur ther questions regarding the engine please refer...

Page 5: ...ase pressure and repeat step 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit s high pressure outlet Step 2 Insert the Vario spray wand into the gun Push in and turn clock wise to lock spray wand in place Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Step 5 Trigger the gun to eliminate tra...

Page 6: ...e positioned to the high pressure setting To apply detergent the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting For high pressure turn wand collar in the plus direction For low pressure turn wand collar in the minus direction WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS Vario spray wand ...

Page 7: ...all the Vario spray wand and set the Vario spray wand to the low pres sure setting by turning the wand collar The wand must be set in the low pressure position to apply detergents Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container Step 3 With the engine running pull trigger to operate unit Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mix...

Page 8: ...fety lock WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Disconnect all water connections 2 Start the machine for a few seconds until the water which had remained in the pump exits Turn off immediately 3 Drain the gas and oil from the engine 4 Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked 5 Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures The machine should not be pla...

Page 9: ...ping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on siding as it may cause damage Cement Patios Brick and Stone with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure...

Page 10: ...irect ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pres sure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to...

Page 11: ...d rinse out in warm water Spray wand is in low pressure position Turn spray wand tip to high pressure position Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage 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 the nozzle Water inlet...

Page 12: ... is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle Loose fitting Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer Spray wand not properly attached Broken o ring or plastic insert 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 the nozzle Loose fittings Check that all fittings are...

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