Karcher 1500 G Operating Instructions Manual - page 14
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V. T R O U B L E - S H O O T I N G
VI. T E C H N I C A L D A T A
Caution:
To prevent accidental starting when servicing the unit, always remove the spark plug or wire from the spark plug.
No adjustments should be made to any parts that are sealed.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Engine will not start - Fuel tank empty
- Fuel valve closed
Fill fuel tank
Open fuel valve
Unit does not come
up to pressure
- Pump is sucking air
- Strainer is blocked
- Pump not bled to remove air
- Flow regulation control is set to low
pressure
- Pump or relief valve defective
- Open water supply and check garden hose
- Clean strainer
- Stop engine, press trigger of gun, start engine
and run unit while depressing trigger
- Turn control knob to high pressure
- Have unit repaired by authorized service
Water spray
irregular
- Nozzle clogged
- Water supply inadequate
- Relief valve incorrectly set
- Clean nozzle
- Check to see that water supply is on full force or
use stationary water source.
- Have unit repaired by authorized service
No intake of
detergent
- Nozzle in improper position
- Detergent metering valve closed
- Suction filter clogged
- Nozzle clogged
- Set nozzle to low pressure position
- Adjust detergent metering valve to desired setting.
- Clean filter in suction nozzle
- Clean nozzle
Engine
Briggs & Stratton Model 123702 - Single cylinder, L-head, air cooled
Rated power
4
HP
3
KW
Torque (Max.) @ 2400 rpm
6.1
FT.- Lbs.
Bore
2
11
/
16
in.
68,26 mm
Stroke
2
3
/
64
in.
51,99 mm
Displacement
11.57
cu. in.
189,6
ccm
Fuel tank capacity
0.37
gal
1,4
l
Specific fuel consumption
0.48
US-gal/h
1,8
l/h
High-pressure pump
Working pressure
1500
psi
120
bar
Capacity
2.3
gpm
560
l/h
Detergent intake
0.2
gpm
0 - 34
l/h
Water supply temperature max.
140
°F
60
°C
Suction height with cold water (50 °F/10° C)
3
ft
1
m
Nozzle recoil (Spray lance 4.760-214 high-pressure jet)
23
Newton
23
N
Length/width/height
18
1
/
2
x 14 x 32
1
/
2
in
469 x 355 x 826
mm
Weight not including accessories
55
lbs
25
kg