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Shutting down – Karcher G 2401 OH User Manual

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SHUTTING DOWN

Step 1
Remove detergent suction tube from

container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh

water.

Siphon water at low pressure for one

minute.

Step 2

Engine with fixed throttle:

Move the engine stop switch to the OFF

position.
Engine with manual throttle:

Move the throttle lever to the SLOW

position.
For more details see engine manual.

Step 3

Turn off the water supply.

Step 4

Press trigger to release water pressure.

Step 5

Disconnect the garden hose from the water

inlet on the unit.

Step 6
Disconnect the high pressure hose from the

high pressure outlet.

Step7

Engage the gun safety lock.

TAKING A BREAK
... FIVE MINUTES OR MORE

Step 1
Engine with fixed throttle:

Move the engine stop switch to the OFF

position.
Engine with manual throttle:

Move the throttle lever to the SLOW

position.
For more details see engine manual.

Step 2

Press trigger to release water pressure.

Step 3

Engage gun safety lock.

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.

Kärcher also recommends the regular

practice of using a pump protector like

‘Kärcher Pump Protector’ to help during

storage in the winter months.