Karcher K 260 M User Manual - Shutting Down & Clean-Up

SHUTTING DOWN & CLEAN-UP

7

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE       

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 accessories in 

a room which does not reach freezing

temperatures.

Caution: Failure to follow the above 

directions will result in damage to the 

pump assembly and accessories.

TAKING A BREAK... five minutes or more

Step 1

Remove de-

tergent suction tube from

container and insert into 

1 gallon of fresh water.

Siphon water at low

pressure for one minute.

Step 2  

Turn the switch to

off position and

unplug cord from

outlet.

Step 3  

Turn off the water

source.

Step 4  

Press trigger to

release water 

pressure.

Step 5

Disconnect

the garden hose from the

water inlet on the unit.

Step 2

Turn pressure

washer to off

position.

Step 6

Disconnect the high pressure hose from the

high pressure outlet and engage the gun safety lock.

Step 1

Engage gun

safety lock.