Shut-Down And Clean Up; Storage - Kärcher HDS 2.5/20 P Cage Operator's Manual

STEP 1: Re move detergent suc tion
tube from container and insert into
1 gallon of fresh water. Turn vari able
pressure wand handle for low pres-
sure or connect the black de ter gent
noz zle. Pull trig ger on spray gun and
si phon water for one minute.
STEP 5: Disconnect the gar-
STEP 4: Press
trig ger to re lease den hose from the water inlet
wa ter pres sure. on the machine.
CAUTION: Al ways store your pressure washer in a
lo ca tion where the temperature will not fall be low
32°F (0°C). The pump in this machine is sus cep ti ble
to permanent dam age if fro zen. FREEZE DAM AGE
IS NOT COV ERED BY WAR RAN TY.
1. Stop the pressure washer, squeeze spray gun trig-
ger to release pressure.
2. Detach water supply hose and high pressure
hose.
3. Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until re-
main ing water exits. Turn engine off im me di ate ly.
4. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.
5. Do not allow high pressure hose to become
kinked.
6. Store the machine and accessories in a room which
does not reach freezing temperatures.
CAUTION: Fail ure to follow the above di rec tions will
result in dam age to your pres sure washer.
When the pres sure washer is not being operated or is
be ing stored for more than one month, follow these
in struc tions:
1. Replenish engine oil to up per level.
2. Drain gas o line from fuel tank, fuel line, fuel valve
and carburetor.
3. Pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through
the spark plug hole, pull the starter grip several
SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEAN-UP
STEP 2: Turn off the engine.
Water
Inlet

STORAGE

9.800-079.0 • Rev. 04/10
On-Off
Switch
High Pressure
Outlet
STEP 6: Disconnect the high
pres sure hose from high pres-
sure out let.
times and re place the plug. Then pull the starter
grip slow ly until you feel increased pres sure which
indicates the pis ton is on its com pres sion stroke and
leave it in that position. This closes both the intake
and ex haust valves to prevent rusting of cylinder.
4. Cover the pressure washer and store in a clean, dry
place that is well ventilated away from open fl ame
or sparks. NOTE: The use of a fuel additive, such
as STA-BIL ® , or an equivalent, will minimize the
for mu la tion of fuel deposits during shortage. Such
ad di tives may be added to the gasoline in the fuel
tank of the engine, or to the gasolinee in a storage
con tain er.
After Extended Storage
CAUTION: Prior to restarting, thaw out any
pos si ble ice from pressure washer hos es,
spray gun or wand.
Engine Maintenance
During the winter months, rare atmosheric conditions
may develop which will cause an icing con di tion in the
car bu re tor. If this de vel ops, the engine may run rough,
lose power and may stall. This temporary condition can
be overcome by deflecting some of the hot air from the
en gine over the carburetor area. NOTE: Refer to the
en gine man u fac tur er's manual for service and main te -
nance of the engine.
STEP 3: Tur n off water
supply.
Safety
Latch
STEP 7: En gage the
spray gun safe ty lock.
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