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Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Using the Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Working with Detergents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 8000 G

Part No. 1.187-106.0

High Pressure Washer Operator Manual

Specifications

Operating pressure 

3000 PSI

Water volume

2.5 GPM

Engine 

7.8 HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard

K8000G Manual  11/30/01  5:06 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for K 8000 G

Page 1: ...ean 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 8000 G Part No 1 187 106 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Specifications Operating pressure 3000 PSI Water volume 2 5 GPM Engine 7 8 HP Briggs Stratton Vanguard K8000G Manual 11 30 01 5 06 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...emperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source We strongly recommend that this high pressure washer not be left running for periods of 5 minutes or longer without the trigger gun being engaged This Kärcher high press...

Page 3: ...rs 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer Align holes insert bolt and tighten with knob Step 3 Attach the triple jet nozzle to the spray wand Step 4 Attach the spray wand to the trigger gun Step 2 Attach high pressure hose to trigger gun Step 5 Check oil level Oil level should be to the oil filler neck Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil...

Page 4: ... surface Caution Never use Bleach Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals Liquids containing solvents i e paint thinners gasoline oils Tri sodium phosphate products Ammonia products Acid based products These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned Detergents can only be applied in the CHEM setting USING THE ACCESSORIES The triple jet nozzle must be positioned...

Page 5: ... 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 w...

Page 6: ...aser place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure Allow Kärcher detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface For removing extremely stubborn dirt it may be necessary to move the spray nozzle even closer to the su...

Page 7: ... high pressure position Turn spray nozzle tip to CHEM position Discharge nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle Loose fitting Tighten fittings Missing worn rubber washer Insert new washer Nozzle or spray wand not properly attached Broken o ring Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of wate...

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