Taking A Break; Winterizing And Long-Term Storage; Cleaning Tips - Kärcher HD 3501 Operator's Manual

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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP
Step 1 Step 2
Remove deter-
gent suction tube from con- off the engine.
tainer and insert into one gallon
of fresh water. Siphon water at
low pressure for one minute.
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Step 5 Step 6
Press Disconnect
trigger to release garden hose from water
water pressure. inlet on the unit.
TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more
Step 1 Step 2
Turn off
the engine. fuel valve to the
off position.

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Disconnect all water connections.
2. Start the machine for a few seconds,
until the remaining water exits.
Turn off immediately.
3. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.
4. Do not allow high pressure hose
to become kinked.
Step 3 Step 4
Turn Turn
fuel valve to the off water supply.
"OFF" position.
Step 7 Step 8
Disconnect
high pressure hose from Engage the gun
high pressure outlet. safety lock.
Step 3 Step 4
Slide Press
trigger to release gun safety lock.
water pressure.
5. Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures.
Caution: Failure to follow the above
directions will result in damage to the
pump assembly and accessories.

CLEANING TIPS

Deck Cleaning
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck and Patio
Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-
ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface
at low pressure. For best results, limit your
work area to smaller sections of approxi-
mately 25 square feet. Allow Kärcher Deck
Turn
and Patio Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. Rinse at high pressure in a long
sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle
approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning
surface. Always clean from top to bottom
and from left to right. When moving on to a
new section of the cleaning surface, be sure
to overlap the previous section to eliminate
stop marks and ensure a more even clean-
ing result.
House Siding
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
If using Kärcher House or Window and
Siding Cleaner, place detergent suction tube
directly into cleaning solution and apply to
surface at low pressure (for best results,
limit your work area
to sections of approximately 6 feet and
always apply detergent from bottom to top).
Allow Kärcher House or Window and Siding
Cleaner 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. If needed,
use special Wash Brush Attachment to
remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure
Engage
from top to bottom in an even sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approxi-
mately 6 inches from the cleaning surface.
Cement Patios,
Brick and Stone
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.
If using Kärcher Deck and Patio or All
Purpose Cleaner, place detergent suction
tube directly into cleaning solution and
apply to surface at low pressure. For best
results, limit your work area to smaller sec-
tions of approximately 25 square feet. Allow
Kärcher Deck and Patio or All Purpose
Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.
Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion
keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6
inches from the cleaning surface. Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to
right.
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If
using Kärcher Vehicle or All Purpose
Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-
ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface
at low pressure. For best results, clean one
side of vehicle at a time and always apply
detergent from bottom to
top, do not allow detergent to dry on sur-
face. If needed, use special Wash Brush
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse
at high pressure in a sweeping motion keep-
ing the spray nozzle approximately
6-8 inches from the cleaning surface (dis-
tance should increase when rinsing pin-
striping or other sensitive surfaces). Always
clean from top to bottom and from left to
right. For best results, wipe surface dry
with a chamois or soft dry cloth.
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