Karcher K7000G User's Manual
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1. Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose Step 2 Connect garden hose to unit s to the unit s high pressure outlet water inlet Step 3 Connect garden hose to Step 4 Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air the cold water source and turn water wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the on completely spray nozzle Step 5 Slide the throttle control to the fast Step 6 Pull the starter handle If position Move the choke lever to the CHOKE the engine fails to start after 3 pulls position only if the engine is cool After starting squeeze the trigger gun to release move the choke to RUN Turn fuel valve to ON pressure and repeat step 6 K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued WORKING WITH DETERGENT gt ft KEN Vin Ea X ETN Step 7 Adjust pressure control to desired setting N USING THE ACCESSORIES The triple jet nozzle must be positioned to one of the two settings for high pressure cleaning by turning the nozzle tip The pencil jet spray 0 should be used for stubborn dirt The High pressure flat spray 25 should be used for cleaning over a large surface area The third set ting on the triple jet nozzle is used for the application of detergents High pressure pencil jet cleaning High pressure fan spray cleaning Low Pressure detergent application CHEM position WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NE2. K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM meaty VY KARCHER Model K 7000 G sanoio High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Overview 2 2 0 a 1 PICCAUNONS o orenk ed hed bewee ee hee eee wan 1 2 Assembly Instructions 0000 eee eee ee 3 Operating Instructions 4 5 Using the Accessories 5 Working with Detergents 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 7 Taking a Break 0 ee es T Winterizing and Long Term Storage T Cleaning Tips 0 00 cece eee eee 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting aa a 10 11 Specifications Operating pressure 2500 PSI Water volume 2 7 GPM Engine 6 5 HP Briggs amp Stratton Intek K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM Page 2 MODEL K 7000 G OVERVIEW Item Description 1 High pressure outlet Water inlet Oil fill cap Pull start not pictured Detergent suction tube Knob Assembly two each Bolt Knob 7 High pressure hose 8 Detergent filter 9 Handle 10 Trigger gun safety lock 11 Trigger gun 12 Gas tank 13 Pressure control 14 Detergent dosage contro 13 15 Triple jet nozzle DAAN a LES LS 7 g F Des LATI point nozzle at people or animals EBA drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment DEE spray electrical c
3. Caution e Follow the maintenance instruc tions specified in the manual This machine has been designed for use with cleaning detergent supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty oO K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM Page 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tools required adjustable pliers KS AN Step 1 Tilt machine back Step 2 Attach the handle Step 3 Attach high wards slightly caution oil may to the frame of the pressure pressure hose to leak if tilted too far Attach the washer Align holes insert bolt trigger gun front guard to the frame Align and tighten with knob holes insert bolt and tighten with lock nut Mt EEL 700000 000000 100000 000000 Bee ES WW hy WW o WWW ALLL Gf Step 4 Attach the triple jet nozzle to the Step 5 Attach the spray wand to the spray wand trigger gun Step 7 Fill gas tank with unleaded to the oil filler neck Be sure the machine is gasoline Do not use leaded gasoline level when checking the oil level Refer to the engine s operating manual for seasonal grades Important Do not run the engine with a high or low oil level as this can cause engine damage f you have further questions regarding the engine please refer to the engine s operating manual included with the unit im hil GEG Vy Wy CI
4. VER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS Detergents can only be applied in the CHEM setting Step 1 To apply detergents the triple jet nozzle must be set to the CHEM position Step 3 With the engine running pull trigger to operate unit Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water Apply detergent to work area Do not allow detergent to dry on surface For best results see Cleaning Tips on pages 8 amp 9 for specific information on how to clean different surfaces Caution Never use e Bleach Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals e Liquids containing solvents i e paint thinners gasoline oils e Tri sodium phosphate products e Ammonia products e Acid based products These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the surface being cleaned U a 000000 190000 000013 FES Ww WW o TIMID AILLO K NA HL O Cm N Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container Step 4 Adjust detergent level Always Use Karcher Detergents for Best Results Karcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the environ ment and your pressure washer Special formula won t clog the suction tube filter and will protect the internal parts of the pressure washer for a longer life For Karcher Detergents check your retailer or call 1 800 537 4129 Th
5. age to the pump assembly and accessories CLEANING TIPS Deck Cleaning with or without detergent Pre rinse deck and surrounding area with fresh water If using Karcher Deck Wash place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure For best results limit your work area to smaller sections of approxi mately 25 square feet Allow Karcher Deck Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right When moving on to a new section of the cleaning surface be sure to overlap the previous section to eliminate stop marks and ensure a more even cleaning result House Siding with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher House Wash place deter gent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure for best results limit your work area to sections of approximately 6 feet and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow Karcher House Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface if surface appears to be drying simply wet down surface with fresh water Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keep ing the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches fr
6. dations e Before cleaning any surface an inconspic uous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum clean ing results e f painted surfaces are pealing or chipping use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface Barbecue Grills Outdoor Power Equipment amp Gardening Tools with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner or Degreaser place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply detergent at low pressure Allow Karcher detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface For removing extremely stubborn dirt it may be necessary to move the spray nozzle even closer to the surface for greater dirt cutting action Use extreme caution when cleaning decks siding and other sensitive surfaces as the pencil jet may cause damage if not used correctly Patio amp Lawn Furniture with or without detergent Pre rinse furniture and surrounding area with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube direct ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow Karcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion k
7. e following Karcher detergents are available e Vehicle Wash e Degreaser e All Purpose Cleaner e House Wash e Deck Wash K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM Page 8 Step 1 Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into one gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low pressure for one minute Ss Y CA SSS J Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit JIO Step 1 Tum off the engine Turn off the engine SHUTTING DOWN amp CLEAN UP Vp NG ere Q i S L 5 Turn off the water source Press trigger to release water pressure il So a SA L Step 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more 1009 o LOKI Step 3 Engage gun safety lock Step 2 Press trigger to release water pressure WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE aah Oo become kinked Disconnect all water connections Start the machine for a few seconds until the water which had remained in the pump exits Turn off immediately Drain the gas and oil from the engine Do not allow high pressure hose to 5 Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures The machine should not be placed near an open flame i e furnace hot water heater etc Caution Failure to follow the above direc tions will result in dam
8. eeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and from left to right OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities Call Karcher customer service hotline 1 800 537 4129 for details TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not 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 Pressure built up in the Squeeze the trigger to release the high pressure washer pressure For additional engine problems refer to the engine owners manual Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose is Replace with a 3 4 inch garden high pressure too small hose Water supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Nozzle is in CHEM Turn nozzle to high pressure position position Output pressure Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check garden varies high and low hose for kinks leaks or blockage Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the n
9. ning unattended e Learn how to stop the machine and release pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls e Stay alert watch what you are doing e Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand with both feet balanced at all times e The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position Water Supply Cold Water Only Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in diameter e Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 5 GPM gallons per minute e Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container e The water supply temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C e Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc e Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source We strongly recommend that this high pressure washer not be left running for periods of 5 minutes or longer without the trigger gun being engaged This Karcher high pressure washer is equipped with thermal protection to extend the life of your pressure washer The thermal protector will automatically activate at a predetermined high temper ature ejecting hot water before resetting This ensures that the pump does not become damaged N
10. om the cleaning surface Cement Patios Brick and Stone with or without detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pres sure For best results limit your work area to smaller sections of approximately 25 square feet Allow Karcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approxi mately 3 6 inches from the cleaning sur face Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right Cars Boats amp Motorcycles with or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using Karcher Vehicle Wash place detergent suc tion tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure For best 8 results clean one side of vehicle at a time and always apply detergent from bottom to top do not allow detergent to dry on sur face Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approxi mately 8 inches from the cleaning surface distance should increase when rinsing pin striping or other sensitive surfaces Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For best results wipe surface dry with a chamois or soft dry cloth K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM Page 10 CLEANING TIPS continued Recommen
11. onnections electrical outlets or fixtures LCA add fuel with the engine running or operate where fuel has been spilled LAZI touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces LATI operate in an enclosed space exhaust fumes are dangerous CAIS operate near utilities with open flames LCAJ operate without the water turned on and never use hot water IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Read First Safety Warnings When using this product basic precautions should always be followed e Read all the instructions before using the product e 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 creating sparks e Operate and fuel machine in a well venti lated area free of devices featuring an open pilot or flame such as boilers water heaters etc e High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse The jet must not be directed at persons animals electrical devices or the machine itself e Wear safety goggles e Do not use acids solvents or any other flammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine e The machine has hot surfaces which can cause burns Operate the unit in a safe environment and away from children e Do not allow the high pressure hose to come into contact with the muffler guard e Do not leave the machine run
12. ozzle Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Discharge nozzle is Blow out or remove debris with a obstructed fine needle Calcified gun hose or spray Run distilled vinegar through wand detergent suction tube K7000G Manual 11 30 01 5 04 PM nasty TROUBLESHOOTING continued No detergent Detergent suction tube not Check connection properly connected to the machine Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best results use Karcher 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 nozzle is in high Turn spray nozzle tip to CHEM pressure position position Discharge nozzle is Blow out or remove debris with a obstructed fine needle Garden hose Loose fitting Tighten fittings connection leaks Triple jet nozzle or Nozzle or spray wand not Tighten connections Spray wand leaks properly attached T Broken o ring Call K rcher customer service hotline and order o ring Pump is noisy Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle pump up to 10 drops per minute Thermal protection device Thermal protection device will is permissible has been ac
13. tivated automatically reset Water seals are damaged Call service center Or worn Oil seals are damaged or Call service center worn If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed please call our service center for help Karcher Customer Support USA 1 800 537 4129
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