Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product K 2300 ABI Karcher
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T ab le of Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Accessories . .
NO TE: Engines controls shown ma y appear different. Item Description 1. W ater inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Hex Head Scre w Serrated W asher Knob 5. High pressure hose 6. Detergent filter 7. Handle 8. T r igger gun safety loc k 9.
2 IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS – Read First! Saf ety W ar nings When using this product basic precautions should alwa ys be followed: • Read all the instructions before using the product. • FIRE HAZARD! Do not add fuel with the engine running. Do not operate if fuel has been spilled.
Y ou are now ready to operate y our Karcher Pressure W asher . 3 ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS Step 1 Slide the handle through the accessory rack. Step 3 Check oil le vel. Oil le vel should alwa ys be between the “FULL ” and “ADD” marks on the dipstick.
4 Step 5 Slide the throttle control to the f ast position. Model K 2300 ABI -turn the choke lev er to the “CHOKE” position (only if engine is cool).After star ting, move the chok e to “R UN”. Model K 1800 AB -push primer ball three times. Wait 3 seconds betw een each push.
5 USING THE A CCESSORIES The V ar io spray w and allows y ou to adjust the cleaning pressure. T o clean at maximum pres- sure, the V ario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). T o apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the lo w pressure setting (-).
WORKING WITH DETERGENT Step 1 Install the V ar io spra y wand and set the V ar io spray w and to the low pressure setting (-) by turning the wand collar . The wand must be set in the lo w pressure (-) position to apply detergents. Step 3 Fill a container with Karcher detergent.
7 SHUTTING DO WN & CLEAN-UP Step 1 Remov e detergent suction tube from container and inser t into one gallon of fresh water . Siphon water at low pressure for one min ute. Step 2 T ur n off the engine. Step 3 T ur n off the water source. Step 4 Press trigger to release water pressure.
CLEANING TIPS 8 Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water . If using Kärcher Deck W ash, place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at lo w pressure. F or best results, limit y our work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet.
9 CLEANING TIPS - continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor P ower Equipment & Gardening T ools (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water . If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or Degreaser , place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure.
TROUBLE SHOO TING Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not star t Unit does not reach high pressure. Output pressure varies high and low . No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Choke is not in correct position. Slide choke le ver to “CHOKE” position. Low oil le vel.
11 TROUBLE SHOO TING - continued If you encounter an y additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center for help . Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Spra y wand leaks . Pump is noisy . W ater leaks from pump (up to 10 drops per minute is permissible).
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