Karcher K 5-68 MD Plus - Manual (Page 11)

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.
ƽ 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
Maintenance