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Model K 1800 AB Part No. 1.133-122
Model K 2300 ABI Part No. 1.133-212
High Pressure Washer Operator Manual
Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Working with Detergents . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shut Down and Clean-Up . . . . . . . . . .7
Taking a Break . . . . . . . .
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MODEL K 1800 AB / K2300 ABI OVERVIEW NOTE: Engines controls shown may appear different. Item Description 9 8 1. Water inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 7 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Hex Head Screw 6 Serrated Washer Knob 10 5. High pressure hose 6. Detergent filter 7. Handle 8. Trigger gun safety lock 2 9. Trigger gun 11 10. Pull start 3 11. Gas tank 5 12. Vario spray wand 13. High pressure outlet 4 (not pictured) 14. Manual 15. Detergent tray 15 12 1 13 14 1 NEVER! Never point no
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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 Step 2 Align the holes of the accessory accessory rack. rack to the handle and fasten the four (4) screws. 3 Step 3 Check oil level. Oil level should Step 4 Insert the detergent tray into one always be between the “FULL” and “ADD” of the slots of your choice and screw in the marks on the dipstick. Be sure the machine is fastener. Fill with the proper detergent for level when checking the oil level. (Refer to the your cleaning project. Pla
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Engines controls shown may appear different. Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to Step 2 Connect garden the unit’s high pressure outlet. hose to unit’s water inlet. 4 Step 3 Connect garden Step 4 Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, hose to the cold water source wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the and turn water on completely. spray nozzle. Step 5 Slide the throttle control to the fast Step 6 Pull the starter handle. If the position. engine f
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ASSEMBLE THE GUN wand collar Step 1 Install spray wand into trigger gun. Push in and turn cockwise to lock spray wand in place. Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the spray wand threads. Step 2 Attach high pressure hose to trigger gun. USING THE ACCESSORIES 5 Vario spray wand Step 1 Insert the Vario spray wand into the gun Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place. Step 2 Attach high pressure hose to trigger gun. For high pressure turn wand collar in the plus (+) direction. For low
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WORKING WITH DETERGENT Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-). Step 1 Install the Vario spray wand and set the Vario spray wand to the low pressure setting (-) by turning the wand collar. The wand must be set in the low pressure (-) position to apply detergents. For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific informa- tion on how to clean different surfaces. Always Use Kärcher Detergents for Best Results. Step 2 Adjust the filter end of the Kärcher biodegradable det
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remove Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 detergent suction tube Turn off the Turn off the water Press trigger to from container and insert engine. source. release water into one gallon of fresh pressure. water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute. 7 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 Karcher 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 Power Patio & Lawn Furniture (with or without detergent) 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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TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 owners manual. high pressure washer. pressure. Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose Replace with a 3/4 inch garden hig
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- continued TROUBLE SHOOTING 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. 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 tube. Spray wand is in high Turn spray wand tip to low pressure pressure position. posi
