Kärcher HD3101 Owner's manual

Brand: Kärcher

Model: HD3101

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

Kärcher HD3101 – a high-pressure washer designed for a variety of cleaning tasks.

This powerful machine delivers a maximum operating pressure of 3100 PSI and a water volume of 3.1 GPM, making it ideal for tackling tough dirt and grime on surfaces like patios, driveways, vehicles, and more.

With its 9 HP Robin/Subaru engine and thermal release valve, the HD3101 ensures efficient and reliable operation, even during extended use. The unit comes with a range of accessories, including a high-pressure hose, spray wand, and five quick-connect nozzles (0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, and detergent), providing versatility for different cleaning needs.

Kärcher HD3101 – a high-pressure washer designed for a variety of cleaning tasks.

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High Pressure Washer Operator Manual

Overview ........................ 1

Precautions .................... 1-2

Assembly Instructions .............. 3

Operating ]nstructions .............. 4

Using the Accessories .............. 5

Working with Detergents ............ 6

Shut Down and Clean-Up ........... 7

Taking a Break .................... 7

Winterizing and Long-Term Storage .... 7

Cleaning Tips ................... 8-9

Optional Cleaning Accessories ....... 9

Troubleshooting ............... 10-11

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Specifications

Model HD 2701

Engine

Max. operating pressure

Max. water volume

Maximum water inlettemperature

Model HD 3101

Engine

Max. operating pressure

Max. water volume

Maximum water inlet temperature

7 HP Robin/Subaru

2700 PSI

2,8 GPM

104° Fahrenheit

9 HP Robin/Subaru

3100 PSI

3.1 GPM

104° Fahrenheit

Item DeacripUon

1. High pressure outlet

2. Water inlet with garden hose connector and filter

3. Detergent suction tube

4. Knob assembly (two each, Bolt& Knob)

5. High pressure hose

6. Hose storage handle

7. Detergent filter

8. Handle

9. Trigger gun 4_

10. Trigger gun safety lock

12.11'Gas tankPull start (not pictureq) (_,

13. Oil fill cap

I4, Spray wand with quick

connect adapter

15. Quick connect noz,zlea(5)

16. Prassure control

17. Gun/hose storage handle

18. Detergen tray

19. Hose reel mounting holes

20. Operator manuals

] Features:

• Thermal release valve

ir_ point nozzle at people or animals.

Ir_ drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment.

Ir_ spray eleotdcal connections, electrical outlets or fixtures.

add fuel with the engine running or operate where fuel has been spilled.

touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces.

operate in an enclosed space, exhaust fumes are dangerOus.

operate near utilities with open flames.

operate pressure washer without the water turned on.

use hot water.

/_ Safety Warnings

When using this product, basic

precautions shou/d always be fo/Iowed:

• Read all the instructions before using

the product.

• Fire h_zard! Do not add fuel with the

engine running. Do not operate if fuel

has been spilled. Instead, move the

machine to a different location and

avoid cresting sparks.

• Operate and fuel machine in • well

ventilated area, fTee of devices featuring

an open pilot or flame such as boilers,

water heaters, etc.

• High pmasure jets can be dangerous

if subject to misuse. The jet must not

be directed at persons, animals,

electrical devioes, or the machine itself.

• Wear safety goggles. _"_ _.dl

• Do not use acids,

aJkalines, solvents, or

any flammable material in this product.

These products can cause physical

injuries to the operator and irreversible

damage to the machine.

• The machine has hot surfaces which can

cause burns. Operate the unit in a safe

environment and away from children.

• Do not a_lowthe high pressure hose to

come into contact with the muffler guard.

• Do not leave the machine running

unattended.

= Learn how to atop the machine and

release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls.

• Stay alert -- watch what you are doing.

• Do not operate the product when

fatigued or under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand

with both feet balanced at aHtimes,

• Avoid tipping the machine on its side.

• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS

the trigger from accidentally being

engaged. This safety feature DOES

NOT lock trigger in the on position.

Water Supply

(Cold Wate r Only)

• Water hose must be at least3/4 inch

in diameter.

• Flow rate of water supplymust not fall

below 3.5 GPM (gallonsper minute).

• Flow rate can be determined by running

the water for one minute intoan empty

5-galloncontainer.

• The water supplytemperature mustnot

exceed 104°F/40°C,

• Neveruse the pressurewasherto draw

in water contaminatedwith solvents,

e.g. paint thinners,gasoline,oil, etc.

• Always preventdebrisfrom being

drawn intothe unitby usinga clean

water source.

We strongJy recommend that this high

pressure washer not be left running for

periods of 5 minutes or longer without

the trigger gun being engaged.

This Karoher high pressure washer is

equipped with thermal protection to

extend the life of your pressure washer.

The thermal protector will automatically

activate at a predetermined high

temperature ejecting hot water before

resetting. This ensures that the pump

does not become damaged.

//_ Caution

• Follow the maintenance instruc-

tions specified in the manual,

• This machine has been designed

for USe with cleaning detergents

supplied or _ by the

manufacturer. The une of other

cle_mlng detergents may affect

the operation of the machine and

void the warranty.

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Step I Attach the handle

to the frame of the pressure

washer. Align holes, insert

botts,and tighten with knobs.

Step 2 Attachthe

gun/hose storage handle.

Stop 3 Place the quick

connect nozzles in the

nozzle holder.

Step 4 Attach the wand

] to the spray gun.

Step 5 Pull the spring-

loaded collar of the wend

back to insert your choice of

quick connect nozzle.

Stop IS Release the collar

and push the nozzle until the

collar clicks. Pullthe noz;de b)

make sure it isseated pmpedy.

Step 7 Attach the high Step 8 Connect the

pressure hose to the spray highpressure hose to the

gun. unit's high pressure outlet.

Step 9 Connect the

garden hose to unit's

water inlet.

Importantt DO not run the enlilne

with a high or low oil level as this can

cause eng/ne damage. If you have fur-

ther questions regarding the engine,

please refer to the engine's operating

manual included v_th the unit.

You are now ready to

operate your K rcher

Pressure Washer

Stop I Check oil level. Oil level should be level

with the bottom of the oil fillerneck. Besure the

machine is level when checking the oil level. (Refer to

the engine's operating manual for seasonal grades.)

We recommend that the oil be changed after the first

5 hours of use, then once every 50 hours.

Step 4 Trigger the gun

to eliminate trapped air, wait

for a steady flow of water to

emerge from the spray

nozzle.

Steps _de_e c_e

leverth theleltto the +CLO.SF_D"

posio_(onawarnesgine,leave

thechoke k_Jarinthe open

pese_).

Step 2 Step 3

Fill gas tank with Connect garden

unleaded hose to the cold

gasoline, water source and

Do not use turn water on

leaded gasoline completely.

Never use hot

water,

Step 6 Mo_ HD2701

Turn the fuel valve to the =ON"

position. Slide the throttle

lever left about 1/3 ofthe way

toward the fast position.

Step 6 ModelHD3101

Slide the fuel valve to the "ON"

position. Slide the throttle lever

left about 1/3 of the way

toward the fast position.

Step 8 Pull the starter

handle. If the engine fails to

start after 3 pails, squeeze

the trigger gun to release

pressure, and repeat step.

After the 8reginais warm and

running smoothly, slide the

choke lever to the right (open)

and thr0t_le to the left (fast}.

Step 7 Turntheengine

switch to the "ON" position,

Step 9 AdjustWessure

control to desired setllng.

The five color-coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0° to

65+and are easily accass_blewhen placed in the convenient rubber nozzle holder, which is

3rovided on the front Ofthe machine.

Red nozzle = 0°

Yellow nozzle = 15_

Green nozzle = 25=

White nozzle = 40"

Black detergent

nozzle

//_ WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,

NEVER POINT 8PRAY NOZZLE

AT YOURSELF, OTHER PER-

SONS OR ANIMALS.

Detergents can only be applied with the black nozzle.

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Step I Install the black quick-connect

low pressL_e nozzle for detergent

application at tow pressure.

Step 2 Adjust the filter end of the

detergent tube for light (-), or maximum (+)

detergent coverage.

For best results see Cleaning Tips

on pages 8 & 9 or included clean-

ing guide for specific information

on how to clean different surfaces.

Always Use Karcher

Detergents for Best Results.

K_Lroherbiodegradable detergents are

specially formulated to protect the envirom

ment and your pressure washer. The special

formulawon't clog the suction tube fitter and

will protect the internal parts of the pressure

washer for a longer life. For K_itcher

Detergents, check your retailer or call:

The hdlewtog K_mherdetergentsam available:

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Step 3 Fill a container with K_trcher

detergent, place the filter end of detergent

suction tube into the detergent.

Step 4 Wtth the engine running, pull

trigger to operate unit. Liquid detergent is

drawn into the unit and r_xed with water.

Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow

detergent to dry on surface.

LIQUID_ TABLETS

(readyto use) (concentrated)

VeNcleWash NI purpose

HouseWash Degreaset

Degreaser Deckand patio

DeckWash Windowsand Siding

AllPurposeCleaner

VehicleWax

//_ Caution

Novor ueo:

• Bleach. Chlorine products and other

c_voalve chemicals

• Liquids containing solvents

(i.e., paint _inners, gasoline, oils)

• Tri-sodtum phosphate products

• Ammonia produofa

• Add-based products

These ehemlcets will harm the unit and

will darni_e the surface being cleaned.

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Step I Remove deter-

gent suctiontube fTomcon-

tainerand insert Intoo_e gallon

of fresh water. Siphonwater at

low pressurefor one minute.

Step 2 Turn

off the engine,

Step5 Press Step6 Disconnect

trigger to release garden hose from water

water pressure, inlet on the unit.

Step I "rumoff

the engine.

Step 2

HD2701 - turn fuel

valve to the "OFF"

position.

HD3101 - turn fuel

valve to the "OFF"

position.

Step 3

HD2701 - turn fuel

valve to the "OFF"

position.

HD3101 - torn fuel

valve to the "OFF"

position.

Step 7 Dleconnect Step 8

high pressure hose from Engage the gun

high pressure outlet, safety lock.

Step 3 Press Step 4 Engage

tdgger to release gun safety lock.

water pressure.

1. Disconnect all water connections,

2. Start the machine for a few seconds,

until the remaining water exP,s.

Turn off immediately.

3. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.

4. Do not allow high pressure hose

to become kinked.

Deck Cleaning

(with or wltlmut detergent)

Pre-rinse deck and surrounding area with

fresh water. If using K_lrcher Deck and Patio

cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-

ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface

at low pressure. For best results, limit your

work area to smaller sections of approxi-

mately 25 square feet. Allow K_roher Deck

and Patio Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3

minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on

surface. Rinse at high _eseure in a king

sweeping motion keeping th,e spray nozzle

approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning

surface. Always clean from top to bottom

and from left to dght. When moving on to a

new section of the cleaning surface, be sure

to overlap the previous section to aliminete

stop marks and ensure a more even clean-

Ing result.

House Siding

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinee cleaning surface with fresh water.

If using K_Ircher House or Window and

Siding Cleaner, place detergent suction tube

directly into cleaning solution and apply to

surface at low pressure (for best results.

limit your work ares to sections of apwoxi-

mately 6 feet and always apply detergent

from bottom to top). Allow Ktm:her House or

Window and Siding Cleaner to remain on

surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent

to dry on surface, if surface appears to be

drying, simply wet down surface with fresh

water. If needed, use special Wash Brush

Attachment to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse

at high pressure from top to bottom in an

even sweeping motion keeping the spray

nozzle approximately 6 inches from the

cleaning surface.

5. 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 acoessoriee.

Cement Patios,

Brick and Stone

(with or without detergent)

Pre_rlnse cleaning surface with fresh water.

If using K_cher Deck and Patio or All

Purpose Cleaner, place detergent suction

tube directly into cleening solution and

apply to surface at low pressure. For best

resutts, limit your work area to smaller sec-

tions of approximately 25 square feet. Allow

K_ireherDeck and Patio or All Purpose

Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.

Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion

keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6

inches from the cleaning surface. Always

clean from top to bottom and from left to

right.

Cars, Boats & Motorcycles

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse vehicle with fresh water. If

using KSreher Vehicle or All Purpose

Cleaner, place detergent suction tube direct-

ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface

at low pressure. For best results, clean one

side of vehicle at a time and always apply

detergent from bottom to top, do not allow

detergent to dry on surface, if needed, use

special Wash Brush Attachment to remove

stubborn did. Rinse at high pressure in a

sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle

apwoximately 6-8 inches from the cleaning

surface (distance should increase when rins-

ing pin-striping or other sensitive surfaces).

Always clean from topto bottom and from

left to right. For best results, wipe surface

dry with a chamois or soft drycloth.

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Barbeque Grills, Outdoor

Power Equipment &

Gardening Tools

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh wate_

If usingK_imherAll Purpose Cleaner or

Degrseser, place detergent suction tube

directly into cleaning solution and apply

detergent at low pressure. Allow K_rcher

detergent to remain onsurface 1-3 minutes.

Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

Rinse at high pressure keepingthe spray

nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the

cleaning surface. For removing extremely

stubborn dirt, it may be necessary to move

the spray nozzle even closerto the surface

for greater dirt cutting action. To remove

caked on mud from garbage cans, lawn

mower blades, whsatbarrows or other

non-sensitive metal surfaces, you may

want to use the I_rcher Dirtblaatere NozzJe.

Caution: Do not use Dirtblaster = spray

nozzle on cloth, plastic or other sensitive

surfaces as it may cause damage.

Patio & Lawn Furniture

(with or without detergent)

Pre-rinse furniture and surrounding area with

fresh water. If using K_ircherAll Purpose

Cleane_, place detergent suction tube direct-

ly intocleaning solution and apply to surface

at low pressure. Allow K_roher All Purpose

Cleaner to remain on surface 1-3 minutes.

Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion

keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3-6

Inches from the cleaning surface. For best

results, clean from top to bottom and from

left to right.

Caution: Do not use Dirtblaster=nozzle on

patio or lawn fumiture as It may cause

damage.

Recommendations

• Before cleaning any surface an inconspic-

uous area shouk:lbe cleaned to test spray

pattern and distance for maximum clean-

ing results.

• If painted surfaces are pealing or chipping,

use extreme caution as Wessure washer

may remove the loose paint from the

surface.

Optional cleaning aceessorfes are available to further enhance your cleaning capabilibea.

See accessories order form for product desr._ptior_sand ordering instructions.

• Dirfblaster" nozz]e • Pipe Drain Cleaner

• Extension Wand 80" • Extension Hose 30'

• Rotating Wash Brush • Surface Cleaner

• Sand Blasting Attachment • Wash Brush

• Hose Reel

Symptom Cause Solution

Enginewill not start.

Unitdoesnotreach

highprm_re.

Outputpressurevaries

highandlow.

Nogasuti_e.

Fuelvalveisin "OFF"pusiban.

Enginethrottleisnotin

correctpos_on.

Chokeisnotincorrectposition.

Pressu_builtupinthe

highpressurewashen

Engineswitchin=OFF"position

Diamet_ ofgardenhose

is toosmall.

Watersupplyisrestricted.

RIIgastanlL

Slidethefuelvalveleverto "0X"position.

Slidethethrottleleft1/3oftheway

tothefastpusltJon.

Slidechokeleverleftto=CLOSED"position.

Squeezethetriggertorelease

thep_sure.

Turnengineswitch"ON",

Replacewhoa3/4inch

gardenhose.

Checkgardenhosefur kinks,

leaksand blockage.

Not enoughinletwatersupply. Openwater anorcefull force.

Waterinletfilter isdogged. Removefilterand rinseout

is warmwater.

Pumppressure controlis In Turnpumppressurecontroltohigh

lowpressurepos_oo, pressuredesitisn.

Blackdetergentnozzle Removeblackdetergentnozzleand

Is attached, attacha highpressurefrazzle.

Notenoughinletwater supply. Turnwater on full force.Checkgarden

hoseforIdnks,leaksor blockage.

Pumpissuckingair. Checkthat hosesandfittingsare air

fight.Turnoffmachineand purge

pumpbysqueezingtriggergununtil

a steadyflow of water emerges

throughthe nozzle.

Waterinletfilterisclogged.

Removefilterandrinseout

inwarmwater.

Dischargenozzle Bowoutor removedebris

ischstucted, withafineneedle.

Calelttedgun,hose Rundistilledv_flegsrthrough

orspraywand. detergentsuc_ntube.

Symptom Cause SoluUon

Nodetergent. Checkcnonection.

Gardenhose

_on leaks.

Spray wand leaks.

Pump is noisy.

Water leaks

from pump.

Oil Drip.

Detergentsuctiontube

notproperlyconnected

to the machine.

Detergentistoothick. DilutedetergentForbestmstdto,

useK_'cherdetergonL

Detergentfiitarvalveisat Setdelefgefltfiltervalve

lowestsetting, toa higherserdng.

Filterondetergentsuction Runwarmwaterthrough

tubeisdogged, filterto removedebris.

Damagedordogged Removeobstructionor

detergentauctiontube. replacedetergentsuctiontube.

Ahighpressurenozzle Replacewithblack

isattached, detergentnozzle.

Dischargenozzle Blowoutorremovedebris

isobstructed, withfineneedle.

Loosefittings. "nghtenfittings.

MJseinghvomrubberwasher. Insertnewwasher.

Spraywandnotproperly Slidethespraywandintothegun.

attached. Turnthewandcollarduckwiseooto

theguntiveedsuntiltight.

Brokeno-rlng. Cati)Orchercustomerservice

begineandorderana-ring.

Pumpissuckingair.

Checkthathosesandfitttogaare

airtighLTumoffmachineandpurge

pumpby squeezingbiggergeeunt_

a steadyflowofwateremerges

throughthenozzle.

Loosetithngs. Checkthatallfittingsare_ght.

Watersealsare (?.allservicecenter.

damagedorworn.

]hermalprotection Tharmatprotectionde,,rK;e

deviceisactivated, willautoreset.

Oilsealsaredamaged

ofworn.

Callservicecsetar.

If you encounter any additional

difficulties not listed, please call

our service center for help.

Kärcher HD3101 Owner's manual

Brand: Kärcher

Model: HD3101

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

Kärcher HD3101 – a high-pressure washer designed for a variety of cleaning tasks.

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