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CLEANING TIPS
– continued
Barbeque Grills, Outdoor
Power Equipment &
Gardening Tools
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or
Degreaser, 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 3-6 inches from the
cleaning surface. For removing extremely
stubborn dirt, it may be necessary to move
the spray nozzle even closer to the surface
for greater dirt cutting action. To remove
caked on mud from garbage cans, lawn
mower blades, wheelbarrows or other
non-sensitive metal surfaces, you may
want to use the Kärcher Dirtblaster
®
Nozzle.
Caution: Do not use Dirtblaster
®
spray
nozzle on cloth, plastic or other sensitive
surfaces as it may cause damage.
Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher All Purpose
Cleaner, place 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 3-6
inches from the cleaning surface. For best
results, clean from top to bottom and from
left to right.
Caution: Do not use Dirtblaster
®
nozzle on
patio or lawn furniture as it may cause
damage.
Recommendations
• Before cleaning any surface an inconspic-
uous area should be cleaned to test spray
pattern and distance for maximum clean-
ing results.
• If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer
may remove the loose paint from the
surface.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
• Dirtblaster
®
nozzle
• Extension Wand 80”
• Rotating Wash Brush
• Sand Blasting Attachment
• Hose Reel
• Pipe Drain Cleaner
• Extension Hose 30’
• Detergent Tray
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities.
See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause
Solution
Engine will not start.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Output pressure varies
high and low.
Fuel valve is in “OFF” position.
Slide the fuel valve lever to “ON” position.
Choke is not in correct position.
Slide choke lever left to “CLOSED” position.
Engine throttle is not in
correct position.
Slide the throttle left 1/3 of the way
to the fast position.
Pressure built up in the
high pressure washer.
Squeeze the trigger to release
the pressure.
Engine switch in “OFF” position. Turn engine switch “ON”.
Black detergent nozzle
is attached.
Remove black detergent nozzle and
attach a high pressure nozzle.
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.
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.
No gasoline.
Fill gas tank.
Low oil level sensor activated.
Add oil.
Pump pressure control is in
low pressure position.
Turn pump pressure control to high
pressure position.
USA:
1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
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