Kärcher 9.506-961.0, Manual

Page 1: ...G 3200 G 3200 9 506 961 0 ...

Page 2: ...7 Fuel Valve 8 Detergent Tank Cap 9 Detergent Tank 10 Petrol Tank Cap 11 Petrol Tank 12 Hand Cord 13 Engine Switch 14 Oil Dipstick 15 Pressure Hose 16 Detergent Suction Connection 17 Pump Outlet 18 Pump Inlet 19 Thermal Release Valve 20 Spark Plugs 21 Bypass Valve 22 Tap Adapter 23 Water Filter ...

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Page 4: ...or more 15 Shutting Down Cleaning Up 15 Winterizing Long Term Storage 15 Maintenance Instructions 16 Cleaning Tips 16 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications G 3200 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situat...

Page 5: ...enance instructions specified in the manual To avoid risks all repairs and replacement of spare parts should only be carried out by Authorized Karcher Service Agents Tyre pressure should not exceed max 25 psi Risk of injection or injury Do not direct discharge stream at persons High pressure jets can be dangerous if misused The jet must not be directed at persons animals electrical devices or the ...

Page 6: ...hot surfaces Do not leave machine running unat tended Avoid tipping machine on its side Water Supply Cold Water Only When connecting to water supply mains local regulations of your municipal water company must be observed In some areas connecting directly to public drinking water supply may require a back flow prevention device This is to ensure that there is no feedback of chemicals into the wate...

Page 7: ...Assembly Instructions Part List A Main Frame B Gun Hook Bolts C Spray Gun Wand D Pressure Hose E Wheels F Tap Adapter and Water Filter Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...for spray gun Assembling 1 Install the wheels to the main frame by pressing the spring loaded pin on wheel axle then insert wheel axle into frame Ensure that the spring pin is fixed in position Repeat for the other wheel 2 Pull out the latch unfold the upper frame to vertical angle Then insert the latch to lock the upper frame Page 8 ...

Page 9: ... level with the engine stopped and in a level position 1 Remove the filler cap dipstick and wipe it clean 2 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 3 If the oil level is low fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil Always use SAE 10W 30 oil Oil crankcase capacity 0 6L 4 Reposition the oil gauge dipsti...

Page 10: ...the fuel filter is in place and keep in mind all safety precautions 3 Use clean unleaded petrol with a minimum of 87 octane DO NOT use old petrol DO NOT mix oil with petrol Fuel tank capacity 3 0 Litre The air filter should be checked after prolonged storage the following steps should be done when checking the air filter It is recommended to replace the air filter once every spring 1 Remove the wi...

Page 11: ...ly Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow drying Dip the filter element in clean engine oil and then squeeze out all excess oil The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the foam 6 Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover using a moist rag Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor 7 Place the foam air filter elemen...

Page 12: ...osition STEP 4 Put the throttle lever to the FAST position STEP 5 Pull trigger on spray gun to release pressure STEP 6 Locate recoil cord and pull slowly until resistance is felt At this point pull rapidly to start engine STEP 7 After the engine has started turn the choke lever to OPEN position NOTE If unable to start the engine repeat the above operation one or two times NOTE If the temperature i...

Page 13: ...ommended for soft materials like sidings decks painted surfaces cars 15 spray angle Yellow nozzle For dirt accumulation over a surface 25 spray angle Green nozzle For dirt accumulation over a large surface 40 spray angle White nozzle For moderate dirt accumulation over a large surface Soap Black nozzle For operating with detergents or cleaning with low pressure Adjusting Water Pressure The pressur...

Page 14: ...designed for use with cleaning detergents recommended by the manufacturer The use of other cleaning detergent may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty Always Use Kärcher Detergent for Best Results Kärcher biodegradable detergents are specially formulated to protect the environment and your pressure washer The special formula won t clog the filter and will protect the internal ...

Page 15: ...ect all hoses Unscrew cap from Pump Guard bottle Remove internal seal Reattach cap to Pump Guard bottle and remove black protective cap Screw bottle into water inlet on pressure washer pump and squeeze With ignition OFF pull starter rope until fluid starts to exit Unscrew bottle Store or dispose properly If Kärcher Pump Guard is unavailable perform the following Disconnect all water connections Tu...

Page 16: ...g the spray nozzle approximately 8 15cm 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 Cars Boats Motorcycles With or Without Detergent Pre rinse vehicle with fresh water If using Kärcher car sham...

Page 17: ...ning surface Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For removing extremely stubborn stains use a DirtBlaster Spray Nozzle sold separately Barbecue Grills Outdoor Power Equipment Gardening Tools With or Without Detergent Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water If using Karcher Universal Cleaner or Degreaser apply detergent at low pressure Allow Detergent to remain on surface 1 3...

Page 18: ...e in contact with food flush surfaces with plenty of drinking water For additional cleaning tips visit our website at www karcher com au Optional Accessories Optional accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities These accessories are accurate as of the printing date of this manual Please check our website www karcher com au for pricing and up to date information Extensio...

Page 19: ...blems refer to the engine manual Unit Does Not Reach High Pressure Diameter of garden hose is too small Replace with a 16mm 5 8 or larger garden hose Water supply is restricted Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Bla...

Page 20: ...egar through detergent tank No Detergent Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent for best results use Kärcher detergent 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 ...

Page 21: ...ozzle Water Leaks From Pump Up To 10 Drop Per Minute Is Permissible Loose fittings Check fittings Water seals are damaged or worn Visit www karcher com au or www karcher co nz Thermal protection device is activated Thermal protection device will auto reset Do not run pump for more than 5 minutes without spraying Oil Drip Oil seals are damaged or worn Visit www karcher com au or www karcher co nz I...

Page 22: ...r to verify a warranty situation the machine must be evaluated by an Authorized Kärcher Service Center A copy of the original purchase receipt or gift receipt from the original retailer must also accompany the warranty claim To locate the nearest authorized Kärcher service center please visit our website at www karcher com au Kärcher s obligation under this warranty shall strictly be limited at Kä...

Page 23: ...sories will void the implied warranty Any cost for shipping by the customer or authorized service center of the alleged defective part or equipment This warranty is non transferable and applies only to products purchased through a Kärcher authorized reseller in Australia and New Zealand This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary by country and state province...