Karcher K 3.540 - Manual (Page 14)

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 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: Do not allow high pressure hose
to become kinked.
 4: Store the machine and accesso-
ries in a room which does not reach
freezing temperatures. DO NOT
store near furnace or other sources
of heat as it may dry out the pump
seals.
ƽ CAUTION
Failure to follow the above directions
will result in damage to the pump as-
sembly and accessories and will void
the warranty.
Kärcher
®
also recommends the regular
practice of using a pump protector like
“Kärcher
®
Pump Guard” to prevent cold
weather damage during storage in the
winter months.
 STEP 1:
Pull out water inlet filter with flat-
nose pliers.
 STEP 2:
Rinse out water inlet filter in warm
water.
 STEP 3:
Reinsert water inlet filter.
The unit is maintenance-free.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the water inlet filter
Maintenance