Winterizing And Long-Term Storage; Care And Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter - Kärcher K 3.450 Operator's Manual

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

1: Disconnect all water connec-

tions.
2: Turn on the machine for a few

seconds, until the water which had
remained in the pump exits, turn off
immediately.
3: Do not allow high pressure hose

to become kinked.
4: Store the machine and accesso-

ries in a room which does not reach
freezing temperatures. DO NOT
store near furnace or other sources

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the water inlet filter

STEP 1:

Pull out water inlet filter with flat-
nose pliers.
STEP 2:

Rinse out water inlet filter in warm
water.
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English
of heat as it may dry out the pump
seals.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the above directions
will result in damage to the pump as-
sembly 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.
STEP 3:

Reinsert water inlet filter.
Maintenance
The unit is maintenance-free.