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Karcher K 5000 G manual

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  • Page 1

    Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 2

    Item Description 1. W ater inlet 2. Detergent suction tube 3. Oil fill cap 4. Knob Assembly (two each): Bolt Knob 5. High pressur e hose 6. Detergent filter (not pictured) 7. Handle 8. T rigger gun safety lock 9. T rigger gun 10. Pull start 11. Gas tank 12. V ario spray wand 13. High pressur e outlet (not pictured) 1 NEVER! MODEL K 5000 G OVERVIEW [...]

  • Page 3

    2 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Safety W arnings When using this product basic precautions should always 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. Instead move the machine to a differ ent location and avoid creating[...]

  • Page 4

    No tools required. Y ou are now r eady to operate your Karcher 5000 G Pressur e W asher . 3 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Attach the handle to the frame of the pressur e washer . Align holes, insert bolt, and tighten with knob. Step 2 Check oil level. Oil level should always be between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks on the dipstick. Be sure the[...]

  • Page 5

    4 Step 6 Slide the throttle control to the fast position. T urn the choke control to the “CHOKE” position (only if the engine is cool). After starting, move the choke to “RUN”. Step 7 Pull the starter handle. If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls squeeze the trigger gun to release pressur e, and repeat step 7. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS S[...]

  • Page 6

    5 USING THE ACCESSORIES The V ario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. T o clean at maximum pres- sure, the V ario wand must be positioned to the high pressur e setting (+). T o apply detergent, the wand must be positioned to the low pressur e setting (-). For high pressur e turn wand collar in the plus (+) direction. For low pre[...]

  • Page 7

    6 WORKING WITH DETERGENT For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 & 9 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces. Always Use Karcher Detergents for Best Results. Karcher biodegradable deter gents are specially formulated to protect the envir on- ment and your pressur e washer . Special formula won’t clog the suction tube[...]

  • Page 8

    7 SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP T AKING A BREAK... five minutes or more Step 1 Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into one gallon of fresh water . Siphon water at low pressur e for one minute. Step 2 T urn off the engine. Step 3 T urn off the water source. Step 4 Press trigger to release water pressur e. Step 5 Disconnect the ga[...]

  • Page 9

    CLEANING TIPS 8 Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surr ounding area with fresh water . If using Kärcher Deck Wash, place detergent suction tube dir ectly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressur e. For best results, limit your work area to smaller sections of appr oxi- mately 25 square feet. Allow Kär [...]

  • Page 10

    9 CLEANING TIPS - continued Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment & Gardening T ools (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fr esh water . If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or Degreaser , place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pr essure. Allow Kärcher detergent to r e[...]

  • Page 11

    TROUBLESHOOTING 10 Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start Unit does not reach high pressur e. Output pressur e varies high and low . No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Choke is not in correct position. Slide choke lever to “CHOKE” position. Low oil level. Add oil. Engine throttle is not in correct position. Position the throttle to “F AST” .[...]

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    11 Karcher Customer Support USA 1 -800- 537 -4129 TROUBLESHOOTING - continued If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center for help. Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Garden hose connection leaks. Spray wand leaks. Pump is noisy . W ater leaks from pump (up to 10 drops per minute is permissible). Oil Dr[...]