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Karcher 1.575-550.0 Operator's Manual

Summary of 1.575-550.0

  • Page 1

    Model hds 2.5/20 p cage - 1.575-554.0 model hds 2.8/25 p cage - 1.575-555.0 model hds 2.6/30 p cage - 1.575-550.0 model hds 3.5/30 p cage - 1.575-551.0 model hds 3.5/30 pe cage - 1.575-552.0 model hds 3.5/35 pe cage - 1.575-553.0 operator’s manual to locate your local kärcher commercial pressure was...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents model number ______________________________ serial number ______________________________ date of purchase ___________________________ the model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the pressure washer. You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 4 thank you for purchasing a hot water pressure washer. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserves the right to make changes at any time without incurring any o...

  • Page 5

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 5 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al 8. High pressure developed by these machines can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use caution when operating. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or severe injury and/ or death may result. Warning: high pressure can caus...

  • Page 6: Component Identification

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 6 component identification pressure switch brass soap nozzle nozzle quick coupler spray gun high pressure hose detergent injector quick coupler collar discharge nipple water supply hose (not included) gasoline tank wand coupler variable p...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 7 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al assembly instructions step 1: attach the high pressure hose to the spray gun using teflon tape on hose threads. Step 3: release the coupler collar and push the nozzle until the collar clicks. Pull the nozzle to make sure it is seated pr...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 8 operating instructions step 1: check engine oil level. Oil level should be level with the bottom of the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil level. (refer to the engine's operating manual included with mac...

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 9 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al safety latch operating instructions step 7: turn the engine to "run" position. Step 8: pull the starter grip. If the engine fails to start after 2 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure and repeat step. Return starter gently...

  • Page 10: Thermal Pump Protection

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 10 warning: some detergents may be harmful if inhaled or in- gested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. The harm- ful elements may cause property damage or severe injury. Step 1: connect detergent in- jector to discharge nipple...

  • Page 11: Shutting Down And Clean-Up

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 11 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al shutting down and clean-up caution: always store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature will not fall below 32°f (0°c). The pump in this machine is susceptible to permanent damage if frozen. Freeze damage is not cover...

  • Page 12: Preventative Maintenance

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 12 preventative maintenance 1. Check to see that the water pump is properly lubri- cated. 2. Follow winterizing procedures to prevent freeze damage to the pump and coils. . Always neutralize and flush detergent from system after use. 4. I...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 1 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al rupture disk: if pressure from pump or thermal expansion should exceed safe limits, the rupture disk will burst allow- ing high pressure to be discharged through hose to ground. When disk ruptures it will need to be replaced. The replac...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 14 fuel pressure adjustment: to adjust fuel pressure, turn the adjusting screw clock- wise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease. Do not exceed 200 psi. Note: when changing the fuel pump, a bypass plug must be installed in the return ...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 15 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide troubleshooting problem possible cause solution low operating pressure water supply is insufficient use larger supply hose; clean filter at water inlet. Spray nozzle is old, worn or incorrect match the nozzle number to the machine ...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide 16 troubleshooting problem possible cause solution burner will not light (continued from previous page) burner nozzle is clogged clean as required. Thermostat has malfunctioned test and replace if needed. Fuel solenoid has malfunction...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 17 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide troubleshooting problem possible cause solution detergent not drawing air is leaking tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes. Injector head may be blocked, dirty or damaged clean and make sure ball and spring behind det...

  • Page 18: Oil Change Record

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide 18 preventative maintenance this pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to reg...

  • Page 19

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 19 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al exploded view - 554.0, 555.0 models 1 8 10 122 6 5 7 3 58 21 94 11 12 13 14 22 29 57 28 2 25 4 63 64 111 89 90 97 18 20 for detail see control box illus. 19 34 55 75 35 96 23 27 26 46 101 17 71 74 59 15 16 49 50,103,104 20 20 88 84 86 ...

  • Page 20

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 20 exploded view - 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 models 3 17 12 13 47 92 4 19 18 58 5 6 2 1 11 122 10 7 8 20 18 19 20 56 38 130 37 for detail see control box illus. 15 51 16 reversed view of component 50 49 53 41 82 31 99 31 52 59 74 61 14 7...

  • Page 21

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 21 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al exploded view - 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 models 34 26 29 28 43 31 27 25 46 21 2 89 93 48 30 31 24 23 22 33 54 35 19 18 45 20 19 18 20 45 33 55 57 68 66 65 67 75 electric start model only 64 63 70 111 62 32 95 80 78 77 steam option 11...

  • Page 22: Exploded Views Parts List

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 22 exploded views parts list item part no. Description qty 1 9.80-029.0 tank head assembly, 16" diameter x 8" stack 1 2 9.800-006.0 label, hot/caliente w/arrows warning 9.802-825.0 clip, retaining, u-type 4 4 9.80-00.0 retainer, burner in...

  • Page 23: Exploded Views Parts List

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 2 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al exploded views parts list item part no. Description qty 2 9.802-254.0 hose, 1/4", push-on, fuel line (steam option) 14 in. 9.802-075.0 box, battery, m-100 (552.0, 55.0) 1 9.802-076.0 plate, battery box, large, polypro (552.0, 55.0) 1 4 ...

  • Page 24: Exploded View Parts List

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 24 item part no. Description qty 69 9.802-816.0 washer, 7/16" lock (551.0, 552.0, 55.0) 2 70 9.802-958.0 key, 0.185 sqr x 1.75" (554.0, 555.0) 1 9.802-959.0 key, 0.247 sqr x 2.125 (550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 55.0) 1 71 9.802-754.0 screw, 1/4" x...

  • Page 25: Exploded View Parts List

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 25 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al exploded view parts list item part no. Description qty 108 9.802-512.0 cable, tie, 48" 2 109 9.802-459.0 switch, mv60 flow (steam option) 1 110 9.802-104.0 bushing, /4" snap (554.0, 555.0) 1 111 9.802-254.0 hose, 1/4" push-on (554.0, 5...

  • Page 26

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 26 item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-528.0 capacitor 1 2 9.802-51.0 regulator, voltage, 15 volt 1 9.80-06.0 box, electrical 1 4 9.80-121.0 assembly, cover, electrical box 1 5 9.802-285.0 thermostat, adjustable, 02°f 1 6 9.802-456.0 li...

  • Page 27

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 27 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al item part no. Description qty 16 9.802-206.0 clamp, hose 1 17 9.802-791.0 nut, cage, 10/2" x 16 gauge 2 18 9.800-098.0 label, control panel 1 19 9.802-802.0 washer, 1/4", flat, sae 1 20 9.802-695.0 nut, 10/2" keps 4 21 9.802-771.0 scre...

  • Page 28

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 28 control panel - 550.0, 551.0, 552.0, 553.0 28 1, 23 2 6 14 4 5 28 12 11 9 10 8 13 19 22 15 16 3 17 20 18 21 7 25 24 27 26 19 25 29 30 item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-285.0 thermostat, adjustable, 02°f 1 2 9.80-05.0 cover, electri...

  • Page 29

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 29 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al item part no. Description qty 10 9.802-45.0 switch, curvette ra901vb-b-1-v, carling 1 11 9.802-519.0 strain relief, 1/2" metal, two screw 2 12 9.802-514.0 strain relief, small 1 1 9.80-071.0 box, electric, black 1 14 9.802-786.0 nut, 5...

  • Page 30: Hose & Spray Gun Assembly

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 0 hose & spray gun assembly 3 2 1 8 6 5 4 7 item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-166.0 coupler, /8" female 1 9.802-100.0 quick coupler o-ring lg 1 2 9.802-249.0 hose, /8" x 50', 1 wire, w/coupler (all models except 55.0) 1 9.802-250.0 ho...

  • Page 31

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 1 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al downstream injector assembly item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-216.0 injector, detergent, non-adjusting # 1 9.802-215.0 injector, detergent, non-adjusting #2 1 2 9.802-210.0 clamp, hose, uni .46 - .54 2 9.802-251.0 tube, 1/4" x 1/2"...

  • Page 32: Hose Reel Option

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 2 hose reel option hose reel parts list item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-166.0 coupler, /8", female, brass 1 2 9.802-244.0 hose, /8", 2 wire pressure loop 1 9.802-269.0 hose reel, 100' non-pivot e-zee w/pin lock 1 4 9.802-767.0 screw...

  • Page 33

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al vba35 unloader exploded view parts list vba35 unloader exploded view item part # description kit qty 1 9.80-901.0 body valve (km) 1 9.80-902.0 body valve (kd) 1 2 9.80-90.0 o-ring a, c 1 9.80-904.0 seat c 1 4 9.80-905.0 ball, sub-assy c 1...

  • Page 34: Kg Pump Exploded View

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 4 item part no. Description qty 1 70-020292 crankcase 1 2* see kit below plunger oil seal * 70-060181 o-ring Ø1.78 x 28.0 4* 70-120120 pressure ring, 15mm 5* see kit below "v" seal, 15mm 6 6* 70-00048 support ring 15mm 6 7* 70-00049 inter...

  • Page 35

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 5 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al item part no. Description qty 7 70-000105 crankshaft seal 1 8* 70-00211 plunger nut 9* see kit below plunger, 15mm 40* 70-140027 copper spacer 41* 70-06010 o-ring Ø1.78x5.28 42* 70-00091 teflon ring 4 70-00020 plunger rod 44 70-150204 c...

  • Page 36: Kg-1 Pump Exploded View

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 6 item part no. Description qty 1 70-020292 crankcase 1 2 * see kit below plunger oil seal * 70-060107 o-ring Ø1.78 x 1.47 4 * 70-120120 pressure ring, 15mm 5 * see kit below "v" seal, 15mm 6 6 * 70-00027 support ring 15mm 6 7 70-00049 in...

  • Page 37

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 7 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al item part no. Description qty 8 70-000109 crankshaft seal 1 9* 70-00211 plunger nut 40* see kit below plunger, 15mm 41* 70-140027 copper spacer 42* 70-06010 o-ring Ø1.78x5.28 4* 70-00091 teflon ring 44 70-00020 plunger rod 45 70-150204 ...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 pressure w asher specifications 8 specifications beckett burner specifications model# burnerassy# fuelnozzle transformer burnermotor fuelpump/ fuelpump/ electrode solenoidcordsolenoidcoil 1.575-554.0 9.802-554.0 9.802-585.0 9.802-663.0 9.802-638.0 9.802-562.0 9.802-639.0 9.8...

  • Page 39

    9.800-079.0 • rev. 11/06 pressure w asher w arranty whatthiswarrantycovers allkärchercommercialpressurewashersarewarrantedbykärchertotheoriginalpurchasertobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsand workmanshipundernormaluse,fortheperiodsspecifiedbelow.Thislimitedwarranty,subjecttotheexclusionsshownbelow,iscalc...

  • Page 40

    Form #9.800-079.0 • revised 11/06 • printed in u.S.A..