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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Symptom Cause 

Solution

Engine will not
start

Unit does not reach
high pressure.

Output pressure
varies high and low.

No gasoline.

Fill gas tank.

Choke is not in correct
position.

Slide choke lever to “CHOKE” 
position.

Low oil level.

Add oil.

Engine throttle is not in 
correct position.

Position the throttle to “FAST”.

Diameter of garden hose is
too small.

Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
hose. 

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.

Not enough inlet water supply.

Open water source full force.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.

Nozzle is in “CHEM” 
position.

Turn nozzle 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 filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.

Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with a 
fine needle.

Calcified gun, hose or spray
wand.

Run distilled vinegar through 
detergent suction tube.

Pressure built up in the
high pressure washer.

Squeeze the trigger to release the
pressure.

For additional
engine problems
refer to the engine
owners manual.

Summary of Contents for K 9000 G

Page 1: ...etergents 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 9000 G Part No 1 187 105 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Specifications Operating pressure 3000 PSI Water volume 3 0 GPM Engine 9 0 HP Honda ...

Page 2: ... 18 Triple jet nozzle 1 NEVER MODEL K 9000 G OVERVIEW 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...

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: ...sure 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 level Refer to the engine s operating manual for seasonal grades Step 6 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 question...

Page 5: ...rt after 3 pulls squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure and repeat step 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit s high pressure outlet Step 3 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Step 2 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet Step 4 Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from ...

Page 6: ...º should be used for cleaning over a large surface area The third set ting on the triple jet nozzle is used for the application of detergents OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Step 8 Adjust pressure control to desired setting WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS High pressure pencil jet cleaning High pressure fan spray cleaning Low Pressure d...

Page 7: ...h Degreaser Deck Wash All Purpose Cleaner Step 1 To apply detergents the triple jet nozzle must be set to the CHEM position 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 mixed with water Apply detergent to work area Do not allow ...

Page 8: ...ne 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 placed near an open flame i e furnace hot water heater etc Caution Failure to follow the above direc tions will result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories Step 5 Press trigger to release water pressure Step 6 Disconnect ...

Page 9: ... with fresh water Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keep ing the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface 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 Fo...

Page 10: ...ce detergent suction tube direct 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 Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and from left to right Recommendatio...

Page 11: ... filter and rinse out in warm water Nozzle is in CHEM position Turn nozzle 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 filter is...

Page 12: ... Spray nozzle is in 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 ...

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