Karcher K 8000 G manual

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    Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    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 different location and avoid cr eating[...]

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    4 Step 6 T urn fuel valve on. Step 7 Slide the throttle control to the fast position. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position (only if the engine is cool). After starting, move the choke to “RUN”. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to the unit’ s high pressur e outlet. Step 3 Connect garden hose to the cold[...]

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    6 5 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 pressure washer . Special form ula won’t clog the suction tu[...]

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    CLEANING TIPS 8 7 SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP 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 (O) the engine. Step 3 T urn off the fuel valve. Step 4 T urn off the water source. Step 5 Press trigger to release water pressure. Step 6 Disco[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 10 9 Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not start 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 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 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. T riple jet nozzle or Spray wand leaks. Pump is noisy . W at[...]