MODEL K 1800 IB/2200 IB OVERVIEW NOTE: Engines controls shown may appear different. Item Description 1. Water inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Hex Head Screw Serrated Washer Knob 5. High pressure hose 6.
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5-gallon container. • The water supply temperature must not exceed 104°F/40°C. • Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc. • Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source.
If you have further questions regarding the engine, please refer to the engine’s operating manual included with the unit. You are now ready to operate your Karcher Pressure Washer.
Step 6 Model K 1800 IB: Slide the throttle control to the fast position. Then push primer ball three times. Wait 3 seconds between each push. Note: in cold weather push 5 times Step 7 Pull the starter handle.
USING THE ACCESSORIES Vario spray wand The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pres- sure, the Vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-). For high pressure turn wand collar in the plus (+) direction.
Adjust the filter end of the detergent tube for light (-), or maximum (+) detergent coverage. Step 3 Fill a container with Karcher detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container. Step 4 With the engine running, pull trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water.
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...
(for best results, limit your work area to sections of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow Karcher House Wash 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.
Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand. Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on cloth, plastic or other sensitive sur- faces as it may cause damage.
Symptom Cause Engine will not start No gasoline. Low oil level. Choke is not in correct position. Model K 1800 IB: Engine needs to be primed Engine throttle is not in correct position. For additional engine problems refer to the engine Pressure built up in the owners manual.
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Check that all fittings are tight. Thermal protection device will automatically reset. Call service center. Call service center. If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center for help. Karcher Customer Support USA 1-800- 537-4129...