Karcher G 2500 OH - Manual (Page 9)

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SHUTTING DOWN
Step 1
Remove detergent suction tube from con-
tainer and insert into 1 gallon of fresh wa-
ter.
Siphon water at low pressure for one
minute.
Step 2
Engine with manual throttle:
• Move the throttle lever to the SLOW po-
sition.
• Allow the engine to idle for a few sec-
onds, then move the throttle lever to the
STOP position.
Engine with fixed throttle:
Move the engine stop switch to the OFF
position.
For more details see engine manual.
Step 3
Turn off the water supply.
Step 4
Press trigger to release water pressure.
Step 5
Disconnect the garden hose from the wa-
ter inlet on the unit.
Step 6
Disconnect the high pressure hose from the
high pressure outlet.
Step 7
Engage the gun safety lock.
TAKING A BREAK
... FIVE MINUTES OR MORE
Step 1
Engine with manual throttle:
Move the throttle lever to the SLOW
position to shot down engine.
Allow the engine to idle for a few seconds,
then move the throttle lever to the STOP
position.
Engine with fixed throttle:
Move the engine stop switch to the OFF
position.
For more details see engine manual.
Step 2
Press trigger to release water pressure.
Step 3
Engage gun safety lock.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM
STORAGE
1.Disconnect all water connections.
2.Turn on 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.
Caution: Failure to follow the above di-
rections will result in damage to the pump
assembly and accessories.
Only for USA:
Kärcher also recommends the regular prac-
tice of using a pump protector like ‘Kärcher
Pump Protector’ to help during storage in
the winter months.