INTROdUCTION & IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer. WARNING: This machine ex- WARNING We reserve the right to make changes at any time ceeds 85 db appropriate ear protection must be worn. without incurring any obligation. Owner/User Responsibility: The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings...
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IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment WARNING: Grip cleaning wand WARNING shall be refueled: securely with both hands before starting. Failure to do this could a. outdoors; result in injury from a whipping b. with the engine on the equipment stopped; wand.
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IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION WARNING: Be extremely careful WARNING when using a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location. The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the pos- sibility of a fall due to slippery RISk Of INjURy surfaces.
ASSEMbLy INSTRUCTIONS Pressure Spray Soap Nozzle Nozzle Wand Coupler Safety Wand Latch Coupler Wand Collar high Pressure hose STEP 3: Release the coupler collar STEP 1: Attach the high STEP 2: Pull the spring-loaded collar pressure hose to the spray of the wand coupler back to insert your and push the nozzle until the collar gun using teflon tape on hose...
OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS Oil dipstick Tank STEP 1: Check engine oil level. Oil level should be level with the bottom STEP 2: Fill gas tank with unleaded of the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil gasoline.
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OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS Throttle STEP 7: Turn the engine to "Run" position. STEP 8: Pull the starter grip. If the engine fails to start after 2 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure and repeat step. Return starter gently. After the engine warms up enough to run smoothly, move choke to run position and throttle to fast position.
dETERgENTS ANd CLEANINg TIPS ThERMAL PUMP PROTECTION WARNING: Some detergents WARNING may be harmful if inhaled or in- If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 gested, causing severe nausea, minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, fainting or poisoning.
ShUTTINg dOWN ANd CLEAN-UP On-Off Switch STEP 1: Remove detergent suction STEP 2: Turn off the engine. STEP 3: Tur n off water tube from container and insert into supply. 1 gallon of fresh water.Turn variable pressure wand handle for low pres- sure or connect the black detergent nozzle.
MAINTENANCE During winter months, when temperatures drop below PREvENTATIvE MAINTENANCE 32°F, protecting your machine against freezing is nec- essary. Store the machine in a heated room. If this is not 1. Check to see that the water pump is properly lubri- possible then mix a 50/50 solution of anti-freeze/water cated.
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MAINTENANCE Rupture disk: burner Nozzle: If pressure from pump or thermal expansion should Keep the tip free of surface deposits by wiping it with a clean, solvent-saturated cloth, being careful not to plug exceed safe limits, the rupture disk will burst allow- ing high pressure to be discharged through hose to or enlarge the nozzle.
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MAINTENANCE fuel Pressure Adjustment: Coil Reinstallation: Reinstall by reversing the above steps 4 through 1. To adjust fuel pressure, turn the adjusting screw clock- wise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease. Do not final Note: exceed 200 psi. NOTE: When changing the fuel pump, The 12 VDC burner systems can draw as much as 18 a bypass plug must be installed in the return port or the amps! For such burners to run properly, the battery and...
TROUbLEShOOTINg PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION LOW OPERATING Water supply is insufficient Use larger supply hose; clean filter at water inlet. PRESSURE Spray nozzle is old, worn or Match the nozzle number to the machine incorrect and/or replace with new nozzle. Belt slips Tighten or replace belt;...
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TROUbLEShOOTINg PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION BURNER WILL Burner nozzle is clogged Clean as required. NOT LIGHT Thermostat has malfunctioned Test and replace if needed. (continued from previous page) Fuel solenoid has malfunctioned Test and replace if needed. MACHINE Fuel is improper or water is in fuel Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel.
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TROUbLEShOOTINg PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION DETERGENT NOT Air is leaking Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes. DRAWING Injector head may be blocked, Clean and make sure ball and spring behind dirty or damaged detergent hose barb or injector body are working properly.
MAINTENANCE ChARTS PREvENTATIvE MAINTENANCE This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your dealer for maintenance.
ExPLOdEd vIEW - 554.0, 555.0 MOdELS Reversed view Reversed view of labels of label s or tion s che s Eq tain atio 7-01 t con tion rt Fir . The 8.91 n Sta s or s.” a to t Ca “Th lifo s Tha...
ExPLOdEd vIEW - 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 MOdELS Reversed view of labels detail See Control box Illus. Reversed view of Component for brake honda Electric detail See Start Only view A-A (Enlarged) pg. 21 9.800-079.0 • Rev. 04/09...
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ExPLOdEd vIEW - 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 MOdELS Steam Option Steam Option 53, 69 Electric Start Model Only view A-A (Enlarged) 9.800-079.0 • Rev. 04/09...
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ExPLOdEd vIEWS PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. dESCRIPTION 9.803-029.0 Tank Head Assembly, 16" Diameter x 8" Stack 9.800-006.0 Label, Hot/Caliente w/Arrows Warning 9.802-825.0 Clip, Retaining, U-Type 9.803-030.0 Retainer, Burner Insulation 9.803-134.0 Coil, Dura, 14.5" Dia., Sch 80 (550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0) 9.803-095.0 Coil Assembly (554.0, 555.0) 8.915-908.0...
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ExPLOdEd vIEWS PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. dESCRIPTION 9.802-254.0 Hose, 1/4", Push-On, Fuel Line (Steam Option) 14 in. 9.802-075.0 Box, Battery, M-100 (552.0, 553.0) Plate, Battery Box, Large, PolyPro (552.0, 553.0) 9.802-076.0 9.802-081.0 Tank, Fuel, 6 Gallon 9.802-089.0 Cap, Fuel Tank, Plastic H60-AV 9.802-832.0 Bolt, 5/16"...
CONTROL PANEL - 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 1, 23 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 CONTROL PANEL PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. dESCRIPTION 9.802-285.0 Thermostat, Adjustable, 302°F 9.803-035.0 Cover, Electric Box, Black 9.802-759.0 Screw, 10/32" x 1/2" BHSOC, Black 9.802-485.0 Breaker, 1658-G41-02-P10-25A 9.802-525.0 Locknut, 1/2"...
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550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 CONTROL PANEL PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. dESCRIPTION 9.802-453.0 Switch, Curvette RA901VB-B-1-V, Carling 9.802-519.0 Strain Relief, 1/2" Metal, Two Screw 9.802-514.0 Strain Relief, Small 9.803-071.0 Box, Electric, Black 9.802-786.0 Nut, 5/16" Hex 9.802-530.0 Rectifier, Bridge (552.0, 553.0) 9.802-470.0 Relay, P &...
vbA35 UNLOAdER ExPLOdEd vIEW 9.803-899.0 kd 25 LPM @ 240 bAR 9.803-900.0 kM 25 LPM @ 240 bAR vbA35 UNLOAdER ExPLOdEd vIEW PARTS LIST ITEM PART # dESCRIPTION kIT qTy ITEM PART # dESCRIPTION kIT qTy 9.803-901.0 Body Valve (KM) 9.803-916.0 Spring 9.803-902.0 Body Valve (KD) 9.803-917.0 Poppet...
kS.2 PUMP ExPLOdEd vIEW 9.841-643.0 kS3040g.2 9.802-349.0 kS3540g.2 9.802-350.0 kS4040g.2 9.803-409.0 kS5030g.2 TORqUE SPECS Item # Ft.-lbs kS.2 PUMP ExPLOdEd vIEW PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8.717-129.0 Crankcase 9.802-939.0 Hexagonal Screw 9.803-210.0 Washer 9.803-196.0 Plunger Guide See Kit Below Plunger Oil Seal 9.803-184.0 Closed Bearing Housing...
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kS.2 PUMP ExPLOdEd vIEW PARTS LIST (CONT.) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 9.803-216.0 Washer 9.803-217.0 Spring Washer 9.803-142.0 Crankshaft Seal 47* See Kit Below Plunger Nut 48* See Kit Below Washer, Copper, 9.2 x 13.5 49* See Kit Below Plunger, 15mm 50* See Kit Below Copper Spacer 51* See Kit Below O-Ring Ø1.78x5.28 52* See Kit Below Teflon Ring...
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LIMITED NEW PRODUCT Phone: 360-833-1600 WARRANTY—COMMERCIAL Fax: 800-248-8409 www.karchercommercial.com PRESSURE WASHERS WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS All Kärcher commercial pressure washers are warranted by Kärcher to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for the periods specified below. This Limited Warranty, subject to the exclusions shown below, is calculated from the date of the original purchase, and applies to the original components only.
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www.karchercommercial.com www.karchershark.com Form # 9.800-079.0 • Revised 04/09 • Printed in U.S.A. or Mexico...