Karcher Pressure Washer K 2300 ABI User Manual

Model K 1800 AB  
Model K 2300 ABI  
Part No. 1.133-122  
Part No. 1.133-212  
High Pressure Washer Operator Manual  
Table of Contents  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2  
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Using the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Working with Detergents . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Shut Down and Clean-Up . . . . . . . . . .7  
Taking a Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage . .7  
Cleaning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9  
Optional Cleaning Accessories . . . . . .9  
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11  
Specification  
Model K 1800 AB  
Operating pressure 1800 PSI  
Water volume  
2.0 GPM  
Engine 4.0 HP Briggs & Stratton Quantum  
Model K 2300 ABI  
Operating pressure 2300 PSI  
In USA Call:  
Water volume  
2.2 GPM  
1-800-537-4129  
or visit our website:  
Engine 6.0 HP Briggs & Stratton Intek Edge  
Manual Part No. 9.139-222  
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!  
Water Supply  
(Cold Water Only)  
• Water hose must be at least 3/4 inch in  
diameter.  
• Flow rate of water supply must not fall  
below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute).  
• Flow rate can be determined by running  
the water for one minute into an empty  
5-gallon container.  
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 has  
been spilled. Instead move the machine to  
a different location and avoid creating  
sparks.  
• The water supply temperature must not  
exceed 104°F/40°C.  
• Operate and fuel machine in a well venti-  
lated area, free of devices featuring an  
open pilot or flame such as boilers, water  
heaters, etc.  
• Never use the pressure washer to draw in  
water contaminated with solvents, e.g.  
paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.  
• Always prevent debris from being drawn  
into the unit by using a clean water  
source.  
• High pressure jets can be dangerous  
if subject to misuse. The jet must not be  
directed at persons, animals, electrical  
devices, or the machine itself.  
We strongly recommend that this high pres-  
sure washer not be left running for periods of  
5 minutes or longer without the trigger gun  
being engaged.  
• Wear safety goggles.  
• Do not use acids, solvents, or any other  
flammable material in this product. These  
products can cause physical injuries to the  
operator and irreversible damage to the  
machine.  
This Kärcher high pressure washer is  
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equipped with thermal protection to extend  
the life of your pressure washer. The thermal  
protector will automatically activate at a pre-  
determined high temperature ejecting hot  
water before resetting. This ensures that the  
pump does not become damaged.  
• The machine has hot surfaces which can  
cause burns. Operate the unit in a safe  
environment and away from children.  
• Do not allow the high pressure hose to  
come into contact with the muffler guard.  
• Do not leave the machine running  
unattended.  
• Learn how to stop the machine and  
release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly  
familiar with the controls.  
Caution  
Follow the maintenance instructions  
specified in the manual.  
• Stay alert — watch what you are doing.  
• Do not operate the product when fatigued  
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
This machine has been designed for  
use with cleaning detergent supplied  
or recommended by the manufacturer.  
The use of other cleaning detergents  
may affect the operation of the  
• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand  
with both feet balanced at all times.  
• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the  
trigger from accidentally being engaged.  
This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger  
in the on position.  
machine and void the warranty.  
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
Step1 Slide the handle through the  
accessory rack.  
Step2 Align the holes of the accessory  
rack to the handle and fasten the four (4) screws.  
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Step3 Check oil level. Oil level should  
always be between the “FULLand “ADD”  
marks on the dipstick. Be sure the machine is  
level when checking the oil level. (Refer to the  
engine’s operating manual for seasonal  
grades.)  
Step4 Insert the detergent tray into one  
of the slots of your choice and screw in the  
fastener. Fill with the proper detergent for  
your cleaning project. Place the container on  
the tray.  
Important! Do not run the engine with a  
high or low oil level as this can cause  
engine damage. If you have further  
questions regarding the engine, please  
refer to the engine’s operating manual  
included with the unit.  
You are now ready to  
operate your Karcher  
Pressure Washer.  
Step5 Fill gas tank with unleaded  
gasoline. Do not use leaded gasoline.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: Engines controls shown may appear different.  
Step1 Connect the high pressure hose to  
the unit’s high pressure outlet.  
Step2 Connect garden  
hose to unit’s water inlet.  
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Step3 Connect garden  
hose to the cold water source  
and turn water on completely.  
Step4 Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air,  
wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the  
spray nozzle.  
Step5 Slide the throttle control to the fast  
Step6 Pull the starter handle. If the  
engine fails to start after 3 pulls squeeze  
the trigger gun to release pressure, and  
repeat step 7.  
position.  
Model K 2300 ABI-turn the choke lever to  
the “CHOKE” position (only if engine is  
cool).After starting, move the choke to  
“RUN”.  
Model K 1800 AB-push primer ball three  
times. Wait 3 seconds between each push.  
Note: in cold weather push 5 times  
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ASSEMBLE THE GUN  
wand collar  
Step1 Install spray wand into trigger gun. Push in and turn cockwise to lock spray wand in  
place. Turn the wand collar clockwise onto the spray wand threads.  
Step2 Attach high pressure hose  
to trigger gun.  
USING THE ACCESSORIES  
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Vario spray wand  
Step1 Insert the Vario spray wand into the gun  
Push in and turn clockwise to lock spray wand in place.  
Step2 Attach high pressure hose to trigger gun.  
For high pressure turn  
wand collar in the plus  
(+) direction.  
For low pressure turn  
wand collar in the  
minus (-) direction.  
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 (-).  
WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, NEVER POINT SPRAY  
NOZZLE AT YOURSELF, OTHER PERSONS OR ANIMALS  
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WORKING WITH DETERGENT  
Detergents can only be applied at low pressure (-).  
Step1 Install the Vario spray wand and  
set the Vario spray wand to the low pressure  
setting (-) by turning the wand collar. The  
wand must be set in the low pressure  
(-) position to apply detergents.  
For best results see Cleaning Tips  
on pages 8 & 9 for specific informa-  
tion on how to clean  
different surfaces.  
Always Use Kärcher  
Detergents for Best Results.  
Step2  
Adjust the filter end of the  
detergent tube for light (-), or maximum (+)  
detergent coverage.  
Kärcher biodegradable detergents are  
specially formulated to protect the  
environment and your pressure washer.  
The special formula won’t clog the suction  
tube filter and will protect the internal parts  
of the pressure washer for a longer life.  
For Kärcher Detergents, check your  
retailer or call:  
In USA Call:  
1-800-537-4129  
or visit our website:  
The following Kärcher detergents  
are available:  
Step3 Fill a container with Karcher  
detergent. Place the filter end of detergent  
suction tube into the container.  
• Vehicle Wash  
• Degreaser  
• House Wash  
• Deck Wash  
• All Purpose Cleaner  
Caution: Never use:  
• Bleach, Chlorine products and other  
corrosive chemicals  
• Liquids containing solvents  
(i.e., paint thinners, gasoline, oils)  
Tri-sodium phosphate products  
• Ammonia products  
• Acid-based products  
These chemicals will harm the unit and  
will damage the surface being cleaned.  
Step4 With the engine running, pull  
trigger to operate unit: Liquid detergent is  
drawn into the unit and mixed with water.  
Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow  
detergent to dry on surface.  
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SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP  
Step1 Remove  
Step2  
Turn off the  
engine.  
Step3  
Turn off the water  
source.  
Step4  
Press trigger to  
release water  
pressure.  
detergent suction tube  
from container and insert  
into one gallon of fresh  
water. Siphon water at low  
pressure for one minute.  
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Step5 Disconnect the  
garden hose from the  
water inlet on the unit.  
Step6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from the  
high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock.  
TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more  
Step1 Turn off the  
engine.  
Step2 Press trigger to  
release water pressure.  
Step3 Engage gun  
safety lock.  
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE  
1. Disconnect all water connections.  
2. Start the machine for a few seconds, until  
the water which had remained in the pump  
exits. Turn off immediately.  
3. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.  
4. Do not allow high pressure hose to  
become kinked.  
5. Store the machine and accessories in  
a room which does not reach freezing  
temperatures. The machine should not be  
placed near an open flame i.e. furnace,  
hot water heater etc.  
Caution: Failure to follow the above direc-  
tions will result in damage to the pump  
assembly and accessories.  
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CLEANING TIPS  
Cement Patios,  
Deck Cleaning  
(with or without detergent)  
Brick and Stone  
Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with  
fresh water. If using Kärcher Deck Wash,  
place detergent suction tube directly into  
cleaning solution and apply to surface at low  
pressure. For best results, limit your work  
area to smaller sections of approximately 25  
square feet. Allow Kärcher Deck Wash to  
remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow  
detergent to dry on surface. Rinse at high  
pressure in a long sweeping motion keeping  
the spray nozzle approximately 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 pre-  
vious section to eliminate stop marks and  
ensure a more even cleaning result.  
(with or without detergent)  
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.  
If using Karcher All Purpose Cleaner, place  
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning  
solution and apply to surface at low pres-  
sure. For best results, limit your work area  
to smaller sections of approximately 25  
square feet. 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 approxi-  
mately 3-6 inches from the cleaning surface.  
Always clean from top to bottom and from  
left to right. For removing extremely stub-  
born stains, use Kärcher Rotating Nozzle  
Spray Wand.  
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray  
wand on wood surface as it may cause  
damage.  
Cars, Boats & Motorcycles  
(with or without detergent)  
Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If using  
Karcher Vehicle Wash, place detergent suc-  
tion tube directly into cleaning solution and  
apply to surface at low pressure. For best  
results, clean one side of vehicle at a time  
and always apply detergent from bottom to  
top, do not allow detergent to dry on sur-  
face. If needed, use special Wash Brush  
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse  
at high pressure in a sweeping motion keep-  
ing the spray nozzle approximately 6-8 inch-  
es from the cleaning surface (distance  
should increase when rinsing pin-striping  
or other sensitive surfaces). Always clean  
from top to bottom and from left to right. For  
best results, wipe surface dry with a  
chamois or soft dry cloth.  
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House Siding  
(with or without detergent)  
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water.  
If using Kärcher House Wash, place deter-  
gent suction tube directly into cleaning solu-  
tion and apply to surface at low pressure  
(for best results, limit your work area  
to sections of approximately 6 feet and  
always apply detergent from bottom to top).  
Allow Karcher House Wash to remain on  
surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent  
to dry on surface, if surface appears to be  
drying, simply wet down surface with fresh  
water. If needed, use special Wash Brush  
Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse  
at high pressure from top to bottom in an  
even sweeping motion keeping the spray  
nozzle approximately 6 inches from the  
cleaning surface.  
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray  
wand on vehicles as it may  
cause damage.  
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray  
wand on siding as it may cause damage.  
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CLEANING TIPS  
Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power  
Equipment &  
Patio & Lawn Furniture  
(with or without detergent)  
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 dam-  
age.  
Gardening Tools  
(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 Karcher Rotating Nozzle  
Spray Wand.  
Recommendations  
• Before cleaning any surface an inconspicu-  
ous area should be cleaned to test spray  
pattern and distance for maximum cleaning  
results.  
Caution: Do not use rotating nozzle spray  
wand on cloth, plastic or other sensitive sur-  
faces as it may cause damage.  
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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.  
OPTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES  
Optional cleaning accessories are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilities:  
See accessories order form for product descriptions and ordering instructions.  
• Rotating Wash Brush  
• Wash Brush  
• Pipe Drain Cleaner  
• Floor Washing Tool  
• House Washing Wand  
• Extension Wand  
• Sandblasting Attachment  
• Detergent Foamer Attachment  
• Water Pumping Kit  
• Rotating Spray Wand  
• Flexible Spray Wand  
• Underbody Spray Wand  
Telescopic Spray Wand  
• Water Suction Hose  
• Extension Hose 25’  
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1-800-537-4129  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Fill gas tank.  
Add oil.  
Engine will not start  
No gasoline.  
Low oil level.  
Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”  
position.  
Choke is not in correct  
position.  
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  
high pressure.  
Diameter of garden hose  
is too small.  
Replace with a 3/4 inch garden  
hose.  
Water supply is restricted.  
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks  
and blockage.  
Not enough inlet water supply.  
Open water source full force.  
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse out in warm  
water.  
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Spray wand is in low  
pressure position.  
Turn spray wand tip to high pres-  
sure position.  
Output pressure  
varies high and low.  
Not enough inlet water sup-  
ply.  
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.  
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.  
Calcified gun, hose or  
spray wand.  
Run distilled vinegar through  
detergent suction tube.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Detergent suction tube not  
properly connected to the  
machine.  
No detergent.  
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.  
Spray wand is in high  
pressure position.  
Turn spray wand tip to low pressure  
position.  
Discharge nozzle is  
obstructed.  
Blow out or remove debris with a  
fine needle.  
Garden hose  
Loose fitting.  
Tighten fittings.  
connection leaks.  
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.  
Insert the spray wand into the trigger  
Spray wand not properly  
attached.  
Spray wand leaks.  
gun. Carefully press in against the  
spring tension and twist into the  
locked position.  
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Call Kärcher customer service  
hotline and order repair kit  
(part no. 2.883-111.0).  
Broken o-ring or plastic  
insert.  
Pump is noisy.  
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 leaks from  
pump (up to 10 drops  
per minute  
Loose fittings.  
Check that all fittings are tight.  
Thermal protection device  
has been activated.  
Thermal protection device will  
automatically reset.  
is permissible).  
Water seals are damaged  
or worn.  
Call service center.  
Oil Drip.  
Oil seals are damaged or  
worn.  
Call service center.  
If you encounter any additional  
difficulties not listed, please call  
our service center for help.  
In USA Call:  
1-800-537-4129  
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