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Model K 5000 G Part No. 1.133-109.0
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 5000 G OVERVIEW Item Description 1. Water inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 8 7 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Bolt 9 Knob 5. High pressure hose 6. Detergent filter (not pictured) 6 7. Handle 10 8. Trigger gun safety lock 5 9. Trigger gun 10. Pull start 11. Gas tank 11 12. Vario spray wand 13. High pressure outlet 4 (not pictured) 12 3 2 1 13 1 NEVER! Never point nozzle at people or animals. Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment. Never spray electr
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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 No tools required. Step 1 Attach the handle to the frame of Step 2 Check oil level. Oil level should the pressure washer. Align holes, insert bolt, always be between the “FULL” and “ADD” and tighten with knob. marks on the dipstick. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil level. (Refer to the engine’s operating manual for seasonal grades.) 3 Important! Do not run the engine with a high or low oil level as this can cause engine damage. If you have fur- ther ques
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to Step 2 Insert the Vario spray wand the unit’s high pressure outlet. into the gun. Push in and turn clock- wise to lock spray wand in place. 4 Step 3 Connect Step 4 Connect Step 5 Trigger the gun to garden hose to unit’s garden hose to the eliminate trapped air, wait for a water inlet. cold water source steady flow of water to emerge and turn water on from the spray nozzle. completely. Step 6 Slide the throttle control to the fast
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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. For low pressure turn wand collar in the minus (-) direction. WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS 5 INJURY, NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF, OTHER PERSONS OR
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WORKING WITH DETERGENT Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-). For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces. Always Use Karcher Step 1 Install the Vario spray wand and Detergents for Best Results. set the Vario spray wand to the low pres- Karcher biodegradable detergents are sure setting (-) by turning the wand collar. specially formulated to protect the environ- The wand must be set in the low pressure ment and your
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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 Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the 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 detergent suction tube directly into cleaning low pressure. For best results, limit your solution and apply to surface at low
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CLEANING TIPS - continued 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. ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or at low pressure. Allow Kärcher All Purpose Degreaser, place detergen
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not No gasoline. Fill gas tank. start 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 is Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
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TROUBLESHOOTING - continued 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. posit
