HD3000 Manual 9/20/02 5:28 PM Page 10
CLEANING TIPS – continued
TROUBLESHOOTING
Barbeque Grills, Outdoor
Power Equipment &
Gardening Tools
Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent)
Symptom
Cause
Solution
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.
Rinse at high pressure 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.
(with or without detergent)
Engine will not start.
No gasoline.
Fill gas tank.
Add oil.
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, wheelbarrows or other
non-sensitive metal surfaces, you may
Low oil level sensor activated.
Fuel valve is in “OFF” position. Slide the fuel valve lever to “ON” position.
Engine throttle is not in
correct position.
Slide the throttle left 1/3 of the way
to the fast position.
Choke is not in correct position. Slide choke lever left to “CLOSED” position.
Pressure built up in the
high pressure washer.
Squeeze the trigger to release
the pressure.
Caution: Do not use Dirtblaster nozzle on
®
patio or lawn furniture as it may cause
damage.
Recommendations
Engine switch in “OFF” position. Turn engine switch “ON”.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose
is too small.
Replace with a 3/4 inch
garden hose.
•
Before cleaning any surface an inconspic-
uous area should be cleaned to test spray
pattern and distance for maximum clean-
ing results.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
®
want to use the Kärcher Dirtblaster Nozzle.
Caution: Do not use Dirtblaster
®
spray
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
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nozzle on cloth, plastic or other sensitive
surfaces as it may cause damage.
•
If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer
may remove the loose paint from the
surface.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out
in warm water.
Pump pressure control is in
low pressure position.
Turn pump pressure control to high
pressure position.
Black detergent nozzle
is attached.
Remove black detergent nozzle and
attach a high pressure nozzle.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
Output pressure varies Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check garden
high and low.
hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities.
See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.
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.
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•
•
•
Dirtblaster
®
nozzle
• Hose Reel
Extension Wand 80”
Rotating Wash Brush
Sand Blasting Attachment
• Pipe Drain Cleaner
• Extension Hose 30’
• Detergent Tray
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out
in warm water.
Discharge nozzle
is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
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CAN: 1-800-465-4980
Calcified gun, hose
or spray wand.
Run distilled vinegar through
detergent suction tube.
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