Repairs; High-Pressure Hoses; Spare Parts; Accessories - Kärcher 1500 G Operating Instructions Manual

IV. S E R V I C E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

2. REPAIRS

For service and repairs on the pump please contact a
Kärcher Authorized Service Center.
For service and repairs on the engine please contact a
Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Center.
To serve you promptly and efficiently, the Service Center
will need the model, type and serial numbers of your unit.
Attention:
Do not strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as
this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation, causing
personal injury or property damage. To remove flyw-
heel, use Briggs & Stratton approved tools only.
The relief valve and safety valve must only be
serviced by a properly trained technician.

3. HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES

Particular care should be paid to the hoses. All high-
pressure hoses must comply with the safety regulations
and be marked with their working pressure, date of ma-
nufacture and name of the maker.
High-pressure hoses must not be kinked, twisted, crushed
or damaged in any other way. Damaged high-pressure
hoses may burst and are thus dangerous so they should be
replaced without delay.
It is extremely dangerous to use high-pressure hoses of low
durability or that have been inexpertly repaired and so you
should only use high-pressure hoses that have been tested
and marked.
Original Kärcher high-pressure hoses meet these safety
requirements.

4. SPARE PARTS

Please bear in mind that the use of other than original spare
parts can lead to faults and also to severe accidents if the
parts have not been properly manufactured or if they do not
exactly replace the part that was faulty or lead to hazardous
operation of the unit.
If only original spare parts are used, you can be sure that
your unit will also work safely and without trouble in the
future.

5. ACCESSORIES

Incorrect, unsuitable or defective accessories affect the
function of your unit. Their use is dangerous and so you
should inquire for suitable and tested accessories. The use
of original accessories from Kärcher is desireable since
they are specially made to suit the units concerned.

6. PROTECTION AGAINST FREEZING

The cleaner will be severely damaged if it is stored in a
location where the temperature falls below freezing point
without its first being emptied of water or flushed through
with 50 % Anti-freeze solution.
The best protection against freezing is to store the cleaner
and the accessories (high-pressure hose, trigger gun,
spray lance) in a room where the temperature will not fall
to the freezing point.
To empty the cleaner
· Disconnect the cleaner from the water supply.
· Disconnect the HP hose from the cleaner.
· The water will drain out.
A cleaner that may have frozen up should first be thawed
before it is put back into use as otherwise damage may be
caused.
Flushing with Anti-freeze solution
If the cleaner is to be out of operation for any length of time,
it is advisable to flush it through with a glysantine solution
as this provides a certain degree of protection against
corrosion. A solution of 50 % Anti-freeze, 50 % water is
pumped through the cleaner.

7. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Engines to be stored over 30 days should be completely
drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on essential
carburetor parts, fuel filter and tank.
1.For engine protection, we recommend the use of Briggs
& Stratton Gasoline Additive, Part No. 5041, available
from any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Center.
Mix Additive with fuel tank or storage container. Run
engine for a short time to circulate Additive through
carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24
months.
Caution:
If Additive is not used or if engine is operating on
gasoline containing alcohol, remove all fuel from tank
and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
2.While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with fresh oil. See oil recommendations.
3.Remove spark plug and pour approximately 1/2 ounce
(15 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug
and crank slowly to distribute oil.
4.Clean dirt and carbon from cylinder, cylinder head fins,
blower housing, rotating screen and muffler areas.
5.Store in a clean and dry area.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION

In some areas, local law requires the use of a resistor spark
plug to suppress ignition signals. If an engine was originally
equipped with a resistor spark plug, be sure to use the same
type of spark plug for replacement.
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