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Model K 2300 G Part No. 1.194-110.0
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 2300 G OVERVIEW Item Description 9 8 1. Triple jet nozzle 2. Water inlet 3. Spray wand 7 4. Oil fill cap not pictured 10 5. Gas tank 6. Trigger gun 6 7. Trigger gun safety lock 8. Handle 9. High Pressure Hose 11 10. Knob Assembly (two each): Bolt 5 Knob 12 11. Pull start (not pictured) 12. Detergent tray with screw 13. Detergent suction tube with 13 4 filter 14. High pressure outlet 15. Front Guard 14 3 2 15 1 NEVER! Never point nozzle at people or animals. Never drink alcohol or use
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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 Required tools: adjustable pliers. Step 2 Attach the handle Step 1 Attach the front Step 3 Align holes, insert to the frame of the pressure guard to the frame. Align bolt, and tighten with knob. washer. holes, insert bolt and tighten with lock nut. Step 4 Attach the triple jet nozzle to the Step 5 Attach the spray wand to the trig- spray wand. ger gun. Step 6 Check oil level. Oil Step 7 Fill gas tank with Step 8 Attach high pres- level should be to the oil filler unleaded g
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to Step 2 Connect garden hose to unit’s the unit’s high pressure outlet. water inlet. Step 3 Connect garden hose to the cold Step 4 Trigger the gun to eliminate water source and turn water on completely. trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle. Step 5 Slide the throttle control to the fast Step 6 Pull the starter handle. If the position. Move the choke lever to the engine fails to start after 3 pull
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USING THE ACCESSORIES The triple jet nozzle must be positioned to one of the two settings for high pressure cleaning by turning the the nozzle tip. The pencil jet spray (0º) should be used for stubborn dirt. The High pressure flat spray (25º) should be used for cleaning over a large surface area. The third setting on the triple jet nozzle is used for the application of detergents. High pressure pencil jet cleaning. High pressure fan spray cleaning. Low Pressure Detergent application “CHEM” po
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WORKING WITH DETERGENT Detergents can only be applied in the “CHEM” setting. Step 2 Fill a container with Kärcher Step 1 Insert the detergent tray to the detergent. Place the filter end of detergent mounting bracket and secure it to the frame suction tube into the container. Be sure to by fastening the screw. adjust the filter by turning it to the desired detergent intake. For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces. 6 Always Us
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remove Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 detergent suction tube Turn off the engine. Turn off the Press trigger to from container and insert water 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 Tur
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CLEANING TIPS Cement Patios, Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Brick and Stone (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash, ä If using K rcher All Purpose Cleaner, place place detergent suction tube directly into detergent suction tube directly into cleaning cleaning solution and apply to surface at low solution and apply to surface at low pres- pressure. For best results, limi
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- continued CLEANING TIPS Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Recommendations Before cleaning any surface an inconspicu- Power Equipment & ous area should be cleaned to test spray Gardening Tools pattern and distance for maximum cleaning (with or without detergent) results. Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping, using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or use extreme caution as pressure washer Degreaser, place detergent suction tube may remove the loose
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Low oil level. Add oil. Choke is not in correct Slide choke lever to “CHOKE” position. position. 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
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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 on 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
