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Step 5

Slide the throttle control to the

fast position. Move the choke lever to the
“CHOKE” position (only if the engine is cool).
After starting, move the choke to “RUN”.

Step 6 

Pull the starter handle. If the

engine fails to start after 3 pulls squeeze the
trigger gun to release pressure, and repeat
step 6. 

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 the spray nozzle.

Required tools: adjustable pliers.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Tilt machine backwards slightly

(

caution:

oil may leak if tilted too far).

Attach the front guard to the frame. Align
holes, insert bolt and tighten with lock nut.

Step 3

Attach the triple jet nozzle to the

spray wand.

Step 4

Attach the spray wand to the

trigger gun.

Step 2

Attach the handle to the frame of

the pressure washer. Align holes, insert bolt,
and tighten with knob.

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 questions regarding the engine,
please refer to the engine’s operating
manual included with the unit.

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Summary of Contents for K5800G

Page 1: ...n 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 5800 G Part No 1 194 103 0 High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Specifications Operating pressure 2300 PSI Water volume 2 5 GPM Engine 5 0 HP Honda K5800G Manual 11 30 01 5 02 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...nto an empty 5 gallon container The water supply temperature 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...

Page 3: ...TRUCTIONS Step 1 Tilt machine backwards slightly caution oil may leak if tilted too far Attach the front guard to the frame Align holes insert bolt and tighten with lock nut Step 3 Attach the triple jet nozzle to the spray wand Step 4 Attach the spray wand to the trigger gun Step 2 Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer Align holes insert bolt and tighten with knob Step 5 Check oil ...

Page 4: ...or stubborn dirt The High pressure flat spray 25º should be used for cleaning over a large surface area The third setting on the triple jet nozzle is used for the application of detergents Detergents can only be applied in the CHEM setting 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 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...

Page 6: ... extreme caution when cleaning decks siding and other sensitive surfaces as the pencil jet may cause damage if not used correctly OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities Call Kärcher customer service hotline 1 800 537 4129 for details Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start Unit does not reach high pressure Output...

Page 7: ...n 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 water emerges through the ...

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