Karcher K 5.68 Operator's Manual - Maintenance
English 11
1: Disconnect all water connections.
2: Turn on the machine for a few sec-
onds, until the water which had re-
mained in the pump exits, turn off
immediately.
3: Do not allow high pressure hose to
become kinked.
4: Store the machine and accesso-
ries in a room which does not reach
freezing temperatures. DO NOT
store near furnace or other sources
of heat as it may dry out the pump
seals.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the above directions will
result in damage to the pump assembly
and accessories and will void the war-
ranty.
Kärcher
®
also recommends the regular
practice of using a pump protector like
“Kärcher
®
Pump Guard” to prevent cold
weather damage during storage in the
winter months.
STEP 1:
Pull out water inlet filter with flat-nose
pliers.
STEP 2:
Rinse out water inlet filter in warm
water.
STEP 3:
Reinsert water inlet filter.
The unit is maintenance-free.
WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the water inlet filter