Shut Down And Clean-Up; Taking A Break; Winterizing And Long-Term Storage - Kärcher 1800 Operator's Manual

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... five minutes or more
Step 1
Turn off the
engine.

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Disconnect all water connections.
2. Start the machine for a few seconds, until
the water which had remained in the pump
exits. Turn off immediately.
3. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.
4. Do not allow high pressure hose to
become kinked.
Step 2
Turn off the engine.
Step 6
Disconnect the high pressure hose from the
high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock.
Step 2
Press trigger to
release water pressure.
Step 3
Turn off the water
source.
Step 3
lock.
5. Store the machine and accessories in
a room which does not reach freezing
temperatures. The machine should not be
placed near an open flame i.e. furnace,
hot water heater etc.
Caution: Failure to follow the above direc-
tions will result in damage to the pump
assembly and accessories.
Step 4
Press trigger to
release water
pressure.
Engage gun safety