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Preventative Maintenance

This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as 
the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative 
maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your dealer for 
maintenance. Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer. Perform 
maintenance more often under severe conditions.

Oil Change Record

Check pump oil level before first use of your new Power Washer. Change pump oil after first 50 hours and every 3 
months or 500 hours thereafter. Use SAE 10W-40 weight oil, non-detergent.

Maintenance Schedule

Engine Oil

Inspect

Daily

Change

Every 25 hours

Filter

Every 50 hours

Air Cleaner

Inspect

Every 50 hours or monthly

Clean

Every 3 months

Battery Level

Check monthly

Engine Fuel Filter

500 hours or 6 months

Spark Plug Maintenance

500 hours or 6 months

Clean Fuel Tank(s)

Annually

Replace Fuel Lines

Annually

Pump Oil (Non-

detergent SAE 

10W-40)

Inspect

Oil level daily

Change

After first 50 hours, then every 500 hours or 
annually

Clean Burner Filter

Monthly (More often if fuel quality is poor)

Remove Burner Soot

Annually

Burner Adjustment/Cleaning

Annually

Replace Burner Nozzle

Annually

Descale Coil

Annually (More often if required)

Replace High Pressure Nozzle

Every 6 months

Replace Quick Connects

Annually

Clean Water Screen/Filter

Weekly

Replace HP Hose

Annually or as needed

Diverter Valve Cable

Lube Cable Weekly

Rupture Disk 

Replace every 2 years

Date Oil Changed

Month/Day/Year

No. of Operating Hours

Since Last Oil Change

Brand Name & Type of Oil (see above)

Karcher Trailer 3500E HDS 4.7/35 Operator’s Manual  9.808-363.0 - B

Summary of Contents for TRAILER 3500E HDS 4.7/35

Page 1: ...charge stream at persons RISQUE DE BLESSURES Se tenir loin des buses EAU CHAUDE SOUS PRESSION A LA SORTIE Ne pas diriger le jet d eau vers des personnes RIESGO DE PENETRACI N O LESIONES SEVERAS A PERS...

Page 2: ...ered a permanent part of the machine and should remain with it if machine is resold When ordering parts please specify model and serial number Use only identical replacement parts This machine is to b...

Page 3: ...nd replace if necessary 8 Hitch Operation 8 Hitch Coupler Troubleshooting 8 Coupler Ball Engagement 8 Safety Chains 8 Load Carrying Capacity 9 Important Safety Information 10 Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 4: ...arding hazardous or unsafe practices of the machine Levels of hazards are identified that could result in product damage personal injury or severe injury resulting in death The HOW TO CHECK section is...

Page 5: ...e The maximum weight the trailer is designed to carry Gross vehicle weight rating of the trailer Gross axle weight rating of the trailer Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits Tire inflation pres...

Page 6: ...ing is working properly Tire pressure and tire condition Wheel lugs Bearing lube and tightness Hitch Safety chains 12V running lights Distribution and security Caster up in travel position Check lug n...

Page 7: ...o use Before Towing Check mounting bracket hardware for wear and proper tightness Replace bent broken or worn hardware Tighten hardware to 75 94 ft lbs Use only the hardware provided with the Trailer...

Page 8: ...ism 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 towing 5 Make su...

Page 9: ...This prevents the trailer tongue from dropping to the road should the coupler or ball hitch fail The chains should be rigged as tight as possible with just enough slack to allow tight turns to be made...

Page 10: ...burner If diesel is used add a soot remover to every tankful WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be seriously injured when refueling AVERTISSEMENT L essence est tr s inflammable...

Page 11: ...VERTISSEMENT Liquide de d charge chaud Ne pas diriger le d bit de d charge vers des personnes WARNING This machine produces hot water and must have insulated components attached to protect the operato...

Page 12: ...ng could cause malfunction of the machine and result in death serious bodily injury and or property damage Follow storage instructions specified in this manual 15 Inlet water must be clean fresh water...

Page 13: ...defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the trailer manufacturer...

Page 14: ...N tag on your trailer Proper Weight Distribution Tongue Weight Ensuring that your trailer has the proper GVWR is very important Once that has been established and you have the load on the trailer it i...

Page 15: ...ully only 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...

Page 16: ...w vehicle pull the safety pin on the breakaway switch Check to see if system is operational Push safety pin back in to its original position Check battery fluid level every 60 90 days Remove cover The...

Page 17: ...isconnecting trailer from tow vehicle make sure to replace safety pin Brakes Your trailer is equipped with electric brakes Complete service and repair information for the electric brakes is found in t...

Page 18: ...u elle ne repose correctement en place sur des chandelles Do not lift or place supports on any part of the suspension system Brake Cleaning Inspection Your trailer brakes must be inspected and service...

Page 19: ...ds 1 Remove all wheels and hubs or brake drums Note which spindle and brake that the drum was removed from so that it can be reinstalled in the same location 2 Inspect suspension for wear 3 Check tigh...

Page 20: ...ck and replace if necessary BURNER WILL NOT LIGHT Little or no fuel Fill tank with fuel Improper fuel or water in fuel Drain fuel tank and fill with proper fuel Clogged fuel line Clean or replace Plug...

Page 21: ...burner assembly Fuel pressure is low 140 psi for burner Adjust fuel pump pressure to specifications Burner nozzle is plugged or dirty Replace nozzle Check parts breakdown for nozzle size Burner nozzl...

Page 22: ...l worn Check and replace if necessary High humidity in air Check and change oil twice as often WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP Piston packing worn Check and replace if necessary O Ring plunger retainer...

Page 23: ...aulty Check and replace if necessary Worn piston packing Check and replace if necessary BURNER MOTOR WILL NOT RUN Fuel pump seized Replace fuel pump Burner fan loose or misaligned Position correctly t...

Page 24: ...rs Filter Every 50 hours Air Cleaner Inspect Every 50 hours or monthly Clean Every 3 months Battery Level Check monthly Engine Fuel Filter 500 hours or 6 months Spark Plug Maintenance 500 hours or 6 m...

Page 25: ...r 3 mos Wheel Check for damage and or out of round Every 6000 mi or 6 mos Coupler Ball Check for sufficient lube Check lock mechanism Check for unusual wear Every trip Safety Chains at Hitch Ball Chec...

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