Karcher K 3000 G User's Manual
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1. K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 56 PM rear YKARCHER Model K 3000 G sanin High Pressure Washer Operator Manual OvervieW ca mGA et as AG eee Gree Garo doe aes 1 mi 4 4 2460 ittd pE Erpe AA 1 2 Assembly Instructions 0 00000 cee eee ees 3 Operating Instructions 00 000 eee aes 4 Using the Accessories 5 Working with Detergents 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 7 Taking a Break 0 T Winterizing and Long Term Storage T Cleaning HDS 2 2 vas ow etic kee hte hee eke Re 4 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting a ee 10 11 Specifications Operating pressure 1500 PSI Water volume 2 0 GPM Engine 3 75 HP Briggs amp Stratton Quattro K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 56 PM Page 2 MODEL K 3000 G OVERVIEW Item Description 1 High Low Spray wand High pressure outlet Gas tank Primer Ball Spray wand extension Knob Assembly two each Bolt Knob 7 Trigger gun 8 Trigger gun safety lock 9 Handle 10 Detergent filter not pictured 11 Detergent suction tube 12 High pressure hose 13 Pull start 14 Oil fill cap 15 Water inlet not pictured oY ie N ERA point nozzle at people or animals IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Read First Safety Warnings When using this product basic precautions should always be followed Read all2. Step 1 Tum off the SHUTTING DOWN amp CLEAN UP engine N BA Q Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Turn off the Turn off the water Press trigger to engine source release water pressure 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 Step 3 Engage gun safety lock Step 2 Press trigger to release water pressure WINTERIZING AND LONG TERM STORAGE 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 become kinked Disconnect all water connections 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 damage 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 h
3. 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 For removing extremely stubborn stains use Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand Cars Boats amp Motorcycles with or without detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using 8 Karcher Vehicle Wash place detergent suc tion tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure For best 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 If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 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 Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on vehicles as it may cause damage K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 57 PM Page 10 CLEANING TIPS continued Barbecue Grills Outdoor Pow
4. 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 creating sparks 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 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 Wear safety goggles 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 The machine has hot surfaces which can cause burns Operate the unit in a safe environment and away from children Do not allow the high pressure hose to come into contact with the muffler guard Do not leave the machine running unattended Learn how to stop the machine and release pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls Stay alert watch what you are doing Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not stand on unstable surfaces Stand Water Supply Cold Water Only e 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 i
5. arge nozzle is Blow out or remove debris with a obstructed fine needle Garden hose Loose fittings Tighten fittings connection leaks Spray wand or Spray wand not properly Insert the spray wand into the spray Spray extension attached wand extension Carefully press in wand leaks against the spring tension and twist into the locked position Slide the spray wand extension into the gun Turn the wand collar clock wise onto the gun threads until tight Spray wand extension not propery attached Broken o ring or plastic Call K rcher customer service insert hotline and order repair kit part no 2 883 111 0 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 Water leaks from Loose fittings Check that all fittings are tight pump up to 10 drops per minute Thermal protection device Thermal protection device will is permissible has been activated 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
6. er 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 3 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 To remove caked on mud from garbage cans lawn mower blades wheel barrels or other non sensitive metal surfaces you may want to use the Karcher Rotating Nozzle Spray Wand Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on cloth plastic or other sensitive surfaces as it may cause damage OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES 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 If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pres sure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches fro
7. gh 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 Spray wand is in low Turn spray wand tip to high pressure 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 nozzle 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 K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 57 PM rear 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 wand is in high Turn spray wand tip to low pressure pressure position position Disch
8. igh pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 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 Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on wood surface as it may cause damage 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 If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment to remove stubborn dirt Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on siding as it may cause damage 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
9. m the cleaning surface For best results clean from top to bottom and from left to right Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on patio or lawn furniture as it may cause damage Recommendations e Before cleaning any surface an inconspic uous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum clean ing results e If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions e Rotating Wash Brush e Wash Brush e House Washing Wand e Extension Wand e Rotating Spray Wand e Flexible Spray Wand e Underbody Spray Wand e Telescopic Spray Wand e Pipe Drain Cleaner e Floor Washing Tool e Sandblasting Attachment e Detergent Foamer Attachment e Water Pumping Kit e Water Suction Hose e Extension Hose 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not Fill gas tank start Low oil level Add oil Engine is not primed Push primer ball three times 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 hi
10. nto 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 2 LB 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 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 LAIJ drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment D8 spray electrical connections electrical outlets or fixtures CAJ add fuel with the engine running or operate where fuel has been spilled D8 touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces LAZI operate in an enclosed space exhaust fumes are dangerous CAZ operate near utilities with open flames LAIJ operate without the water turned on and never use hot water with both feet balanced at all times e The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the
11. r a water inlet cold water source steady flow of water to emerge and turn water on from the spray nozzle completely Step 6 Step 7 Push the Step 8 Pull the starter handle If Slide the throttle primer ball three the engine fails to start after 3 pulls control to the run times Wait 3 seconds squeeze the trigger gun to release position between each push pressure and repeat step 8 Note in cold weather push 5 times K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 56 PM Page 6 USING THE ACCESSORIES High low spray wand This wand creates a steady powerful fan spray This wand has two positions The high setting is used for pressure cleaning The low setting is used to apply detergents Turn the wand nozzle clockwise to high for pressure cleaning Turn counter clockwise to low to apply detergent WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY NEVER POINT SPRAY NOZZLE AT YOURSELF OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS WORKING WITH DETERGENT Karcher pressure washers operate at two pressures The high pressure setting is used for general cleaning The low pressure setting is used for detergent application Detergents can only be applied at low pressure Step 1 To install the high low wand simply insert into spray wand extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock into position High low wand must be set in the low pressure position to apply detergent Step 2 Fill a container with Karcher detergent Place the filter end of detergent
12. suction tube into the container 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 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 g pressure washer for a longer life For Karcher Detergents check your retailer or call 1 800 537 4129 The following Karcher detergents are GH available e Vehicle Wash e House Wash e Degreaser e Deck Wash e All Purpose Cleaner N 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 K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 57 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 Step 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit
13. trigger from accidentally being engaged This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the on position manufacturer The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty K3000G Manual 11 30 01 4 56 PM Page 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS No tools required Step 1 Attach the handle to the frame of the Step 2 Slide the wand extension pressure washer Align holes insert bolt and into the gun Turn the wand collar tighten with knob clockwise onto the gun threads until tight Step 3 Check oil level Oil level should always be between the FULL and ADD marks on the gasoline Do not use leaded gasoline dipstick Be sure the machine is level when check ing the oil level Refer to the engine s operating manual for seasonal grades Important Do not run the engine with You are now ready a high or low oil level as this can cause to operate your engine damage f you have further ques Karcher 3000 G Pressure Washer tions regarding the engine please refer to the engine s operating manual included with the unit OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Connect the high pressure hose to Step 2 insert the spray wand into the unit s high pressure outlet the wand extension Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place 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 fo
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