Kärcher 550.0 Operator's Manual

Kärcher 550.0 Operator's Manual Manual pdf 8 page image

9.800-079.0 • Rev. 05/14OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER8OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1: Check engine oil level. Oil level should be level with the bottomof the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oillevel. (Refer to the engine's operating manual included with machine.) Werecommend that the oil be changed after the first 5 hours of use, then onceevery 50 hours. Note: Improper oil levels will cause low oil sensor to shutoff engine. IMPORTANT! Do not run engine with high or low oil levelsas this will cause engine damage.STEP 3: Connect garden hoseto the cold water source and turnwater on completely. Never use hotwater.STEP 5: Rotate the fuel shut-off valve to the "On" po-sition. Slide the fuel valve lever to the "ON" position.When the engine is not in use, leave the fuel valve inthe "OFF" position.STEP 4: Trigger the spray gun toeliminate trapped air then wait for asteady flow of water to emerge fromthe spray nozzle.STEP 2: Fill gas tank with unleadedgasoline. Do not use leaded gaso-line. Caution: Read warnings onpg. 4 and engine manual.STEP 6: Pull the choke lever out to the "Choke" position(on a warm engine, leave the choke lever in, in the runposition). Push the choke lever to the "Closed" position.To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the"Open" position.Oil Dipstick GasTankColdWaterSourceGardenHoseChokeLeverFuelValve