MODEL K 5000 G OVERVIEW Item Description 1. Water inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Bolt Knob 5. High pressure hose 6. Detergent filter (not pictured) 7. Handle 8. Trigger gun safety lock 9.
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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 fur- ther questions regarding the engine, please refer to the engine’s operating manual included with the unit. You are now ready to operate your Karcher 5000 G Pressure Washer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’s high pressure outlet. Step 3 Step 4 Connect garden hose to unit’s garden hose to the water inlet. cold water source and turn water on completely. Step 6 Slide the throttle control to the fast position.
USING THE ACCESSORIES Vario spray wand The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pres- sure, the Vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-). For high pressure turn wand collar in the plus (+) direction.
(-) by turning the wand collar. The wand must be set in the low pressure (-) position to apply detergents. Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container. Step 3...
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 surfaces as it may cause damage.
Engine throttle is not in correct position. For additional engine problems Pressure built up in the refer to the engine high pressure washer. owners manual. Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose is high pressure. too small. Water supply is restricted.
Check that all fittings are tight. Thermal protection device will automatically reset. Call service center. Call service center. If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center for help. Karcher Customer Support USA 1-800- 537-4129...