Description Of The Appliance; Initial Start-Up; Operation; Transportation - Kärcher G200FA Originalbetriebsanleitung

WARNING
● Children and minors must not use the device.
● Children must be supervised to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
● Exhaust gases are toxic. Never breathe in the ex-
haust gases. Ensure rooms where the device is oper-
ated are sufficiently ventilated and that exhaust gases
can be conducted away.
● Do not run the engine if the fuel system is damaged
or leaking. Regularly inspect the fuel system and re-
place damaged parts.
● These safety tips in the instructions do not cover all
situations of use. As a rule, ensure you observe all
safety instructions during maintenance and opera-
tion.
CAUTION
● To avoid fire hazard or damage to the engine, the
cooling fins and starter rope must be free of grass or
other dirt.
ATTENTION
● Use only original parts from the engine manufacturer.
Parts from other sources can damage the engine and
shorten its service life.
● To avoid damaging the starter, do not pull the starter
rope while the engine is running.
● Only use fresh fuel. Old fuel can cause residue in the
carburettor and affect the engine's performance.

Description of the appliance

Illustration A
Oil filling screw with the oil dipstick
1
Oil drain screw
2
Engine switch
3
Spark plug
4
Air filter
5
Fuel tank lid
6
Fuel tank
7
Starter rope
8
Fuel cock
9
Choke
10
Muffler
11

Initial start-up

DANGER
Unsuitable fuel
Risk of explosion
Only use gasoline fuel. Unsuitable fuels, such as diesel
fuel, must not be used.
Never use stale gasoline fuel.
Never mix the gasoline fuel with oil.
Ensure that neither dirt nor water reaches the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Operate the engine without an air filter
Engine wear increasing
Ensure that run the engine with the air filter.
1. Place the appliance on a horizontal surface.
2. Turn off the engine switch.
Illustration B
3. Check engine for fuel or oil leakage. Eliminate leak-
age if any.
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4. Check that all screws are tightened. All covers must
be fixed in place. Tighten loose connectors.
5. Check the surroundings of the muffler for dirt. Re-
move any dirt present.
6. Check the air filter for dirt and damage. Clean the air
filter depending on the degree of contamination.
7. Check the oil level. For more information, see Chap-
ter Checking the oil level.
Illustration C
8. Unscrew the fuel tank lid.
9. Refill the tank.
Illustration D
Note
● Please use gasoline fuel that matches the specifica-
tions of the environment.
● Do not exceed the maximum level, i.e. the filter
plane.
(For more information, see Chapter Technical data.)
10. Close the fuel tank lid.
11. Check the device driven by the engine for operation-
al safety. If the device is out of order, do not start the
engine.
1. Open the fuel cock.
Illustration E
2. Close the choke.
Illustration F
Note
Do not close the choke while the engine is warm.
3. Turn on the engine switch.
Illustration G
4. Slowly pull the starter rope until you feel resistance.
Illustration H
5. Use both hands to quickly pull the starter rope all the
way out.
6. Slowly release the starter rope to the default state.
ATTENTION
Incorrect operation
Damage to the starter
Slowly release the starter rope back after starting.
7. If the engine is not started, repeat steps 4-6.
8. As soon as the engine has warmed up and is run-
ning smoothly, open the choke.
Illustration I
Finishing operation
1. Turn off the engine switch.
Illustration B
2. Close the fuel cock.
Illustration J

Transportation

DANGER
Fuel or spilled fuel
Risk of igniting spontaneously
Keep the engine level during transportation to prevent
fuel spillage.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Allow the engine to cool down for at least 15 minutes be-
fore shipment. After the engine has cooled down, move
it to the transport vehicle.
English

Operation

Operation