MODEL K 1800 AB / K2300 ABI OVERVIEW NOTE: Engines controls shown may appear different. Item Description 1. Water inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Hex Head Screw Serrated Washer Knob 5. High pressure hose 6.
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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.
If you have further questions regarding the engine, please refer to the engine’s operating manual included with the unit. You are now ready to operate your Karcher Pressure Washer.
Step 5 Slide the throttle control to the fast position. Model K 2300 ABI-turn the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position (only if engine is cool).After starting, move the choke to “RUN”. Model K 1800 AB-push primer ball three times.
ASSEMBLE THE GUN Step 1 Install spray wand into trigger gun. Push in and turn cockwise to lock spray wand in place. Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the spray wand threads. Step 2 Attach high pressure hose to trigger gun. USING THE ACCESSORIES Vario spray wand Step 1...
Adjust the filter end of the detergent tube for light (-), or maximum (+) detergent coverage. Step 3 Fill a container with Karcher detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container. Step 4 With the engine running, pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water.
SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into one gallon of fresh water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute. Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit. TAKING A BREAK...
(for best results, limit your work area to sections of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow Karcher House Wash to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface, if surface appears to be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water.
Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand. Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on cloth, plastic or other sensitive sur- faces as it may cause damage.
For additional engine problems refer to the engine Pressure built up in the owners manual. high pressure washer. Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose high pressure. is too small. Water supply is restricted. Not enough inlet water supply.
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Spray wand leaks. Pump is noisy. Water leaks from pump (up to 10 drops per minute is permissible). Oil Drip. or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com - continued Cause Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick.