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Model K 1800 G Part No. 1.133-114.0
High Pressure Washer Operator Manual
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Working with Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MODEL K 1800 G OVERVIEW Item Description 1. Water inlet 9 8 7 6 2. Detergent tray with screw 3. Knob Assembly (two each): 10 Bolt Knob 4. Oil fill cap 5 5. High pressure hose 11 6. Detergent suction tube with filter 7. Handle 8. Accessory rack 12 9. Trigger gun safety lock 10. Trigger gun 11. Pull start 13 12. Gas tank 4 13. Primer ball 14 14. Throttle 15. Wand with adjustable spray nozzle. 3 16. High pressure outlet (no pictured) 2 15 16 1 NEVER! Never point nozzle at people or animals.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Water Supply Safety Warnings (Cold Water Only) When using this product basic precautions should always be followed: Water hose must be at least 3/4 inch in • Read all the instructions before using the diameter. product. Flow rate of water supply must not fall FIRE HAZARD! Do not add fuel with the below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute). engine running. Do not operate if fuel has Flow rate can be determined by running been spilled. Instead move the machine
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Slide the handle through the accessory rack. Step 2 Align the holes of the accessory Step 3 Insert the handle into the frame. rack to the handle and fasten the four Align holes, insert bolt, and tighten with screws. knob. Step 4 Insert the spray wand into the gun. Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place. Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the spray wand threads until tight. Step 5 Attach high pressure hose to trigger gun. 1 800-537-4129 page 3
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Step 2 Fill gas tank with unleaded gasoline. Do not Check oil level. Oil level should always be use leaded gasoline. between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks on the dipstick. Be sure the machine is level when Important! Do not run the engine with checking the oil level. (Refer to the engine’s a high or low oil level as this can cause operating manual for seasonal grades.). engine damage. If you have further questions regarding the engine, please refer to the engine’s oper
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - continued Step 8 Push the primer Step 7 Step 9 Pull the starter han- ball three times. Wait 3 sec- dle. If the engine fails to start Slide the throttle control to the onds between each push. after 3 pulls squeeze the run position. Note: in cold weather push 5 trigger gun to release pres- times. sure, and repeat step 9. USING THE ACCESSORIES Spray wand The spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pressure, the wand must be positioned t
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WORKING WITH DETERGENT Detergents can only be applied in the “low” setting. Step 1 Slide the detergent tray into one of Step 2 The wand must be set in the low the slots of your choice. Secure the tray to pressure (-) position to apply detergents. the frame by fastening the screw. Step 3 Fill a container with Kärcher Step 4 With the engine running, pull detergent. Place the filter end of detergent trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is suction tube into the container. Be sure to drawn into
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remove Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 detergent suction tube Turn off the water Turn off the engine. Press trigger to from container and insert source. release water into one gallon of fresh pressure. water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute. Step 5 Disconnect the Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the garden hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock. water inlet on the unit. TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more Step 1 T
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CLEANING TIPS Cement Patios, Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Brick and Stone Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with (with or without detergent) fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. place detergent suction tube directly into If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner, place cleaning solution and apply to surface at low detergent suction tube directly into cleaning pressure. For best results, limit your work solution and apply to surface at
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- continued CLEANING TIPS Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Patio & Lawn Furniture (with or without detergent) Power Equipment & Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with Gardening Tools fresh water. If using Kärcher All Purpose (with or without detergent) Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct- Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or at low pressure. Allow Kärcher All Purpose Degreaser, place deterge
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Low oil level. Add oil. Push primer ball three times. Engine is not primed. Engine throttle is not in Position the throttle to “FAST”. correct position. For additional engine problems refer to the engine Pressure built up in the Squeeze the trigger to release the high pressure washer. pressure. owners manual. Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose Replace with a 3/4 inch garden high pressure. is too sma
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- continued TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent suction tube not Check connection. properly connected to the machine. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher detergent. Open the filter by turning it to the The filter is closed. desired detergent intake. Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter to tube is clogged. remove debris. Damaged or clogged Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube. detergent suction tub
