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Karcher HDS 4.0/32 Pe Cage - 1.575-615.0 Operator's Manual

Summary of HDS 4.0/32 Pe Cage - 1.575-615.0

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    ® 9.800-103.0-b 8-14 hds 4.0/32 pe cage - 1.575-615.0 hds 5.0/32 pe cage - 1.575-616.0 hds 5.5/35 pe cage - 1.575-617.0 operator’s manual to locate your local kärcher commercial pressure washer dealer nearest you, please visit www.Karchercommercial.Com.

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 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 i...

  • Page 4: Important Safety

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 4 introduction & important safety information thank you for purchasing this pressure washer. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation. Owner/user responsibility: the owner and/or user ...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 5 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al 15. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured before using pressure washer. Risk of injection or severe injury to persons. Keep clear of nozzle. Warning warning: high pressure devel- oped by these machines will caus...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 6 important safety information 23. Machines with shut-off spray gun should not be operated with the spray gun in the off position for extensive periods of time as this may cause dam- age to the pump. 24. Protect discharge hos...

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 7 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al component identification pump — delivers a specific gpm to the high pressure nozzle which develops pressure. Spray gun — controls the application of water and detergent onto cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes sa...

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 8 assembly instructions step 1: attach the high pressure hose to the spray gun using teflon tape on hose threads. Step 2: remove wand end and first place the o-ring followed by the high pressure nozzle as shown. Replace end o...

  • Page 9: Operation Instructions

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 9 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al step 6: 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. After the engine warms up enough to run smoothly, move choke to ...

  • Page 10: Operation Instructions

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 10 98001030-4 operation instructions warning! Never replace nozzle without engaging the safety latch on the spray gun trigger. Safety latch step 9: turn the burner “on”. Turn thermostat dial to the 210° mark. Burner control s...

  • Page 11: Thermal Pump

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 11 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al warning: some detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nau- sea, fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury. Step 1: use detergent designed specifically f...

  • Page 12: Shutting Down and Clean-Up

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 12 shutting down and clean-up storage 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. Freez...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 13 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al maintenance preventative maintenance 1. Check to see that water pump is properly lubricated. 2. Follow winterizing instructions to prevent freeze damage to pump and coils. 3. Always neutralize and flush detergent from syst...

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Service

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 14 maintenance & service when operating unit without a scale protection, the heater coil may become scaled. Rupture disk: if pressure from pump or thermal expansion should exceed safe limits, the rupture disk will burst allow...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 15 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide troubleshooting problem possible cause solution low operating pressure faulty pressure gauge install new gauge. Insufficient water supply use larger supply hose; clean filter at water inlet. Old, worn or incorrect spra...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide 16 troubleshooting problem possible cause solution burner will not light (continued from previous page) flex coupling slipping on fuel pump shaft or burner motor shaft replace if needed. On-off switch defective check for ...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 17 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide troubleshooting problem possible cause solution low water temperature improper fuel or water in fuel replace with clean and proper fuel. Low fuel pressure increase fuel pressure. Weak fuel pump check fuel pump pressure...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 pressure w asher tr oub leshooting guide 18 troubleshooting problem possible cause solution oil dripping oil seal worn check and replace if necessary. Excessive vibration in delivery line irregular functioning of the valves check and replace if necessary. Deterg...

  • Page 19: Preventative Maintenance

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 19 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al 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 regular preventativ...

  • Page 20: Exploded View - Left Side

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 20 exploded view - left side see control box illus. For detail 96 74 73 72 77 71 79 78 80 70 48 81 69 82 57 58 105 49 52 54 51 52 55 66 65 64 56 60 62 63 61 59 83 84 to coil inlet to coil outlet 102 47 45 67 76 89 18 68 93 95...

  • Page 21: Exploded View - Right Side

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 21 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al chaud! Exposed pulleys and bel ts can caus e injur y prec aucio n/a ver tisse men t warning vangu ard 16 hp v-twin vangu ard expo sed p ulleys an d be lts can c ause inju ry pr ec au cio n/a ver tisse men t warning 9800103...

  • Page 22: Exploded View Parts List

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 22 exploded view parts list item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-779.0 nut, 3/8" esna, nc 8 2 9.802-807.0 washer, 3/8” sae, flat 11 3 engine, please see specification pages 4 9.809-728.0 bolt, 3/8" x 2" (honda only) 4 9.802-...

  • Page 23: Exploded View Parts List

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 23 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al exploded view parts list item part no. Description qty 74 9.803-504.0 bracket, battery 1 75 9.803-277.0 screw, 5/16" x 1/2" whiz loc 4 76 9.802-756.0 screw, 5/16" x 1" whiz loc 4 77 9.803-505.0 bracket, mount 1 78 8.706-99...

  • Page 24: Control Box

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 24 98001030-6 burner on / of f quemador i / o temper ature tempe rtura rm 110 burne r f ue l deter gent dete rg ente 0 2 8 1 4 9.800-13 8.0 ® for be st re su lts us e deter gent control box 22 23 16 12 37 10 30 11 1 32 27 8 2...

  • Page 25: Control Box Parts List

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 25 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al item part no. Description qty 1 9.803-512.0 box, electrical 1 2 9.803-513.0 cover, electrical box 1 3 9.803-514.0 control panel 1 4 9.800-138.0 label, control panel 1 5 9.802-251.0 tube, 1/4" id x 1/2" od, clear vinyl 96" ...

  • Page 26: Float Tank Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 26 float tank assembly float tank parts list item part no. Description qty 1 3.593-060.0 float tank w/valve 1 2 4.070-094.0 tank, scale inhibitor 1 3 4.730-127.0 filter, water 1 4 5.063-226.0 lid, scale inhibitor tank 1 5 5.3...

  • Page 27: Pump Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 27 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al pump assembly pump assembly parts list item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-039.0 elbow, 1/2" jic x 3/8", 90° pipe 1 2 8.706-832.0 elbow, 3/4" street 1 3 8-706-860.0 tee, 1/2" street 1 4 9.802-128.0 nipple, 1/2" jic x 1/2...

  • Page 28: Unloader Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 28 unloader assembly 98001030-2 unloader parts list item part no. Description qty 1 9.803-552.0 tee, 3/8" male, branch 1 2 9.802-036.0 nipple, 1/2" jic, 3/8" pipe 2 3 9.802-039.0 elbow, 1/2" jic, 3/8", 90° 1 4 9.802-870.0 blo...

  • Page 29: Blower Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 29 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al blower assembly blower parts list item part no. Description qty 1 5.063-274.0 cover 1 2 5.110-306.0 sleeve 3 3 5.112-602.0 bushing 1 4 5.178-032.0 cloth collar 1 5 5.379-011.0 ring, rubber 3 6 5.471-060.0 element, coupling...

  • Page 30: Burner & Coil Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 30 burner & coil assembly item part no. Description qty 1 3.640-148.0 heater, flow 1 2 4.654-280.0 cover d.K. 1 3 7.311-380.0 nut, cap, m 6 4 4 7.312-167.0 washer, lock, a 6.4 4 5 2.880-177.0 ▲ electrodes, spare parts kit 1 b...

  • Page 31: Coil & Blower Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 31 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al 98001030-1 coil & blower assembly item part no. Description qty 1 6.647-527.0 bracket 1 2 9.802-042.0 elbow, 1/2" jic x 3/8" female, 90° 1 3 5.423-234.0 tubing 1 4 6-389-262.0 nut, union, a 4-ll 2 5 6.389-263.0 ring, cutti...

  • Page 32: Hose & Spray Gun Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 32 hose & spray gun assembly hose & spray gun parts list 1 2 3 4 5 item part no. Description qty 1 6.389-709.0 hp hose, id8, 50', 5800 psi 1 2.880-292.0 ▲ spare part set, o-rings, 2 swivel ends,3 standard 1 2 4.775-466.0 gun,...

  • Page 33: Fuel Tanks Assembly

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 33 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al 98001030-7 item part no. Description qty 1 8.752-916.0 tank, gas, 11 gallon (616.0, 617.0) 1 2 8.752-189.0 tank, diesel, 11 gallon 1 3 9.802-053.0 bushing, rubber, nitrile (616.0, 617.0) 3 4 9.803-531.0 diptube, plastic, 1...

  • Page 34: Engine Assemblies

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 34 engine assemblies 615.0 models 98001030-5 616.0 models 617.0 models 9 8 7 6 3 2 1 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 1 21 23 22 24 20 2 13 14 15 17 15 12 16 18 19 11 4 3 5 12 12 26 25 27 25 engine purge connection 31 30 28 25 2...

  • Page 35: Engine Assemblies Parts List

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 35 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al engine assemblies parts list item part no. Description qty 1 9.802-154.0 plug, push-on drain, honda (615.0) 1 9.802-039.0 elbow, 1/2" jic, 3/8", 90° (616.0, 617.0) 1 2 8.709-069.0 clamp, screw, #4 (615.0) 1 9.802-151.0 swi...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 pressure w asher specifications 36 part specifications pump specifications machine pump pulley bushing engine model engine pulley bushing belt belt belt belt model model part # unloader pulley part # bushing part # engine part# cont. Pulley part# bushing part # ...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 37 pressure w asher specifications machine pump pulley bushing engine model engine pulley bushing belt belt belt belt model model part # unloader pulley part # bushing part # engine part# cont. Pulley part# bushing part # size part # size part # 1.575-615.0 kt40...

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    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 38 item part no. Description qty 1 8.752-825.0 crankcase 1 2* see kit below plunger oil seal 3 3* see kit below o-ring Ø1.78 x 37.82 3 4* see kit below pressure ring, 18mm 3 5* see kit below u-seal, 18mm 3 6* see kit below in...

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    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 39 pressure w asher opera tor’s manu al kt.2 series pump exploded view parts list kit numbers 8.753-821.0 8.753-822.0 8.753-823.0 8.753-824.0 8.752-835.0 kit description plunger seals 18 mm seal packing 18 mm plunger 18 mm complete valve plunger oil seals items ...

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    9.800-103.0 - b • karcher hds 615-617 opera tor’s manu al pressure w asher 40 vrt3 unloader exploded view and parts list unloader adjustment procedures 1. Remove lock nut (item 19). 2. Remove adjustment knob (item 18). 3. Loosen the two (2) nuts (item 15), move them upward on stem (item 8) until you...

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    ® form #9.800-103.0 - b • revised 8/14 • printed in u.S.A..