K3000G Manual 11/30/01 4:57 PM Page 10
CLEANING TIPS - continued
TROUBLESHOOTING
Barbecue Grills, Outdoor
Power Equipment &
Patio & Lawn Furniture
Symptom
Cause
Solution
(with or without detergent)
Engine will not
start
No gasoline.
Fill gas tank.
Gardening Tools
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.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on patio or lawn furniture as it may
cause damage.
(with or without detergent)
Low oil level.
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, wheel barrels or other
non-sensitive metal surfaces, you may
want to use the Karcher Rotating Nozzle
Spray Wand.
Engine is not primed.
Push primer ball three times.
Engine throttle is not in
correct position.
Position the throttle to “FAST”.
For additional
engine problems
refer to the engine
owners manual.
Pressure built up in the
high pressure washer.
Squeeze the trigger to release the
pressure.
Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose is
high pressure.
Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
hose.
too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
Recommendations
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Before cleaning any surface an inconspic-
uous area should be cleaned to test spray
pattern and distance for maximum clean-
ing results.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray
wand on cloth, plastic or other sensitive
surfaces as it may cause damage.
Spray wand is in low
pressure position.
Turn spray wand tip to high pressure
position.
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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.
Output pressure
varies high and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check garden
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.
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities:
See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.
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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
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
• Sandblasting Attachment
• Detergent Foamer Attachment
• Water Pumping Kit
• Water Suction Hose
• Extension Hose 25’
Calcified gun, hose or spray Run distilled vinegar through
wand. detergent suction tube.
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