Karcher G 2500 OH User Manual

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G 2500 OH

High Pressure Washer Operator Manual

Overview ........................................................................

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Precautions ...................................................................

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Assembly Instructions ..................................................

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Operating Instructions ..................................................

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Using the Accessories ..................................................

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Working with Detergents ..............................................

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Shut Down and Clean-Up .............................................

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Taking a Break ...............................................................

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Winterizing and Long-Term Storage ............................

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Cleaning Tips .........................................................

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Optional Cleaning Accessories ..................................

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Troubleshooting .....................................................

12-13

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Specifications

 

Max. pressure

2500 PSI

Water volume

2.4 GPM

Detergent suction

0.15 – 0.20 GPM

Engine

5.0 HP Honda GC 160

Part No.

1.194-512

Serial No.

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Karcher G 2500 OH User Manual

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Bleach, Chlorine products and other corrosive chemicals

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No gasoline.

-Fill gas tank.

Choke is not in correct position.

-Slide choke lever out to closed position.

Engine throttle is not in correct position.

-Slide the throttle lever up about 1/3 of the way toward the fast position.

Pressure built up in the high pressure washer.

-Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure.

For additional engine problems refer to the engine owners manual.

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Diameter of garden hose is too small.

-Replace with a 3/4 inch garden hose.

Water supply is restricted.

-Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and blockage.

Not enough inlet water supply.

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Water inlet filter is clogged.

-Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.

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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.

Spray nozzle is obstructed.

-Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.

Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.

-Run distilled vinegar through detergent suction tube.

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Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine.

-Check connection.

Detergent is too thick.

-Dilute detergent. For best results, use Kärcher detergent.

Detergent filter valve is at lowest setting.

-Set detergent filter valve to a higher setting.

Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged.

-Run warm water through filter to remove debris.

Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube.

-Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube.

A high pressure nozzle is attached.

-Replace with black detergent nozzle.

Spray nozzle is obstructed.

-Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.

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