Shutting Down & Clean-Up; Winterizing And Long-Term Storage - Kärcher K 2.27 User Manual

SHUTTING DOWN
& CLEAN-UP
STEP 1:

Turn the switch to OFF (0) position
and unplug cord from outlet.
STEP 2:

Turn off the water source.
STEP 3:

Press trigger to release water pres-
sure.
STEP 4:

Release trigger and engage gun
safety lock.
STEP 5:

Disconnect the garden hose from the
water inlet on the unit.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the supply or high
pressure hose, warm water may leak
from the connector after operation.
STEP 6:

Disconnect the high pressure hose
from the high pressure outlet.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-
TERM STORAGE
1 Disconnect all water connections.
2 Turn on the machine for a few sec-
onds, until the water which had re-
mained in the pump exits, turn off
immediately.
3 Do not allow high pressure hose to
become kinked.
4 Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures. DO NOT store near
furnace or other sources of heat as it
may dry out the pump seals.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the above directions will
result in damage to the pump assembly
and accessories and will void the warranty.
Kärcher ® also recommends the regular
practice of using a pump protector like
"Kärcher ® Pump Guard" to prevent cold
weather damage during storage in the
winter months.
English 9