Page 3 - IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS –; Safety Warnings; Caution
2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First! Safety Warnings When using this product basic precautions should always be followed: • Read all the instructions before using the product. • FIRE HAZARD! Do not add fuel with the engine running. Do not operate if fuel hasbeen spilled. Instead move the machineto ...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
No tools required. You are now ready to operate yourKarcher 5000 GPressure Washer. 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer. Align holes, insert bolt,and tighten with knob. Step 2 Check oil level. Oil level should always be between the “FULL” and “ADD”mark...
Page 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4 Step 6 Slide the throttle control to the fast position. Turn the choke control to the “CHOKE”position (only if the engine is cool). After starting,move the choke to “RUN”. Step 7 Pull the starter handle. If the engine fails to start after 3 pullssqueeze the trigger gun to releasepressure, and repe...
Page 6 - USING THE ACCESSORIES
5 USING THE ACCESSORIES The Vario spray wand allows you to adjust the cleaning pressure. To clean at maximum pres-sure, the Vario wand must be positioned to the high pressure setting (+). To apply detergent,the wand must be positioned to the low pressure setting (-). For high pressure turnwand colla...
Page 8 - WINTERIZING AND LONG -TERM STORAGE
7 SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more Step 1 Remove detergent suction tubefrom container and insertinto one gallon of freshwater. Siphon water at lowpressure for one minute. Step 2 Turn off theengine. Step 3 Turn off the watersource. Step 4 Press trigger torelease wat...
Page 9 - CLEANING TIPS; Deck Cleaning; House Siding
CLEANING TIPS 8 Deck Cleaning (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area withfresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash,place detergent suction tube directly intocleaning solution and apply to surface atlow pressure. For best results, limit yourwork area to smaller sections of appr...
Page 10 - Patio & Lawn Furniture; OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES
9 CLEANING TIPS - continued Barbecue Grills, OutdoorPower Equipment & Gardening Tools (with or without detergent) Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.If using Kärcher All Purpose Cleaner orDegreaser, place detergent suction tubedirectly into cleaning solution and applydetergent at low pr...
Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING 10 Symptom Cause Solution Engine will notstart Unit does not reachhigh pressure. Output pressurevaries high and low. No gasoline. Fill gas tank. Choke is not in correctposition. Slide choke lever to “CHOKE” position. Low oil level. Add oil. Engine throttle is not in correct position....