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CLEANING TIPS - continued
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Barbecue Grills, Outdoor
Power Equipment &
Gardening Tools
Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent)
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Fill gas tank.
Add oil.
Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with
fresh water. If using Kärcher All Purpose
Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-
ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface
at low pressure. Allow Kärcher 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 from the
cleaning surface. For best results, clean from
top to bottom and from left to right.
Engine will not
start.
No gasoline.
Low oil level.
(with or without detergent)
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. If
using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner or
Degreaser, place detergent suction tube
directly into cleaning solution and apply
detergent at low pressure. Allow Kärcher
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 Kärcher Rotating Nozzle
Spray Wand.
Choke is not in correct
position.
Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”
position.
Model K 1800 IB:
Model K 1800 IB:
Engine needs to be primed.
Slide the throttle control to the
fast position. Then push primer
ball three times. Wait 3 seconds
between each push.
Note: in cold weather push 5 times.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on patio or lawn furniture as it may
cause damage.
Engine throttle is not in
correct position.
Position the throttle to “FAST”.
For additional
Recommendations
engine problems
refer to the engine
owners manual.
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Before cleaning any surface an inconspicu-
ous area should be cleaned to test spray
pattern and distance for maximum clean-
ing results.
Pressure built up in the
high pressure washer.
Squeeze the trigger to release the
pressure.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on cloth, plastic or other sensitive
surfaces as it may cause damage.
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Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose is
high pressure.
Replace with a 3/4 inch garden hose.
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If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer
may remove the loose paint from the
surface.
too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities:
See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.
Spray wand is in low
pressure position.
Turn spray wand tip to high pressure
position.
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Rotating Wash Brush
Wash Brush
House Washing Wand
Extension Wand
Rotating Spray Wand
Flexible Spray Wand
Underbody Spray Wand
Telescopic Spray Wand
• Pipe Drain Cleaner
• Floor Washing Tool
Output pressure
varies high and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check garden
hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
• Sandblasting Attachment
• Detergent Foamer Attachment
• Water Pumping Kit
• Water Suction Hose
• Extension Hose 25’
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.
USA: 1-800-537-4129
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
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CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
Calcified gun, hose or spray Run distilled vinegar through
wand. detergent suction tube.
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