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- Page 1 WARNING: Do not use the machine without reading this manual PETROL DRIVEN POWER WASHER MODEL NO: TIGER 1800A PART NO: 7320201 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS LS0120 - ISS 1...
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Page 2: Environmental Recycling Policy
INTRODUCTION Before you use this product, read this manual and obey the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and others around you, and you can also expect your purchase to give you a long and satisfactory service. -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
3. DO NOT let children or untrained personnel use this machine. 4. DO NOT operate the machine with any of the covers removed. 5. DO NOT try to repair this machine. Always refer to your CLARKE service department for all repairs. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: Risk of injection or severe injury. Do not direct discharge stream at persons or animals. Keep clear of nozzle. This machine is to be used only by qualified operators. WARNING: Risk of spray injury. Spray can propel objects. - Page 5 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Fuel Tank Cap Engine On/Off Switch Fuel Tank Oil Filler Cap Spark Plug Water Outlet Choke Detergent Hose Gun Assembly Water Inlet Lance Assembly Bypass Drain Hose Air Filter Cover Self-suction Valve Recoil Starting Handle Exhaust Valve Fuel Valve Water Bottle Throttle...
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Page 6: Unpacking And Assembly
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your pressure washer and make sure that the following items are present. Contact your CLARKE dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. • 1 x Petrol Power Washer • 1 x Lance Assembly • 1 X Hose Bracket •... -
Page 7: Connect The Water Supply
FITTING THE WATER BOTTLE 1. Fit the bracket to the frame as shown using the bolts, nuts and washers supplied. 2. Slide the bottle holder over the bracket. 3. Place the bottle in the holder. CONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY Always follow the regulations of you local water supplier. The pressure washer must never be connected to the drinking water supply without using a system separator (also known as a backflow preventer) available from most hardware stores. - Page 8 CONNECT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO THE GUN 1. Screw the high pressure hose onto the gun assembly. 2. Use a spanner to tighten the connector. NOTE: Make sure the connection is secure. CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER 1.
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Page 9: Before Use
BEFORE USE WARNING: PLACE THE PRESSURE WASHER ON LEVEL GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF. WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE PRESSURE WASHER WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. IMPORTANT: The engine is supplied without any oil in it and must be filled to the correct level before use, see below. -
Page 10: Adding Fuel
ADDING FUEL WARNING: REFUEL IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM ANY SOURCES OF IGNITION. WARNING: IF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING, ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING. WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE FUEL WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN. WARNING: REFUEL CAREFULLY TO AVOID SPILLING FUEL. 1. -
Page 11: Starting Your Pressure Washer
STARTING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 1. Turn the water supply on, make sure that the tap is fully open. WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN ON THE WATER COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER. 2. Set the choke lever to the START position. - Page 12 5. Set the engine switch to the on (I) position. 6. Pull the recoil starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the engine. • You may have to do this more than once.
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Page 13: Interrupting Operation
INTERRUPTING OPERATION 1. Release the trigger. NOTE: The pressure washer will automatically go into bypass mode. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW THE UNIT TO OPERATE IN BYPASS MODE FOR MORE THEN TWO MINUTES AT ANY TIME. TURN THE UNIT OFF IF IT IS NOT GOING TO BE USED FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN THIS. -
Page 14: Applying Chemicals And Cleaning Agents
• Only use detergents recommended for use with pressure washers, such as CLARKE Traffic Film Remover which is a powerful low foaming agent for car cleaning, patio cleaning etc., or CLARKE Wash & Wax, both available from your CLARKE dealer. - Page 15 4. Turn the water supply off at the tap. 5. Release the pressure in the pump and hose by squeezing the trigger for a few seconds until no more water comes out of the nozzle. 6. Turn off the fuel supply valve. 7.
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Page 16: Water Butt Connection
WATER BUTT CONNECTION This machine has the ability to draw its own water, meaning you can use water not under pressure such as rainwater collected in a water butt. To do this you must carry out the following procedure. 1. Remove the quick connector from the water inlet. -
Page 17: Storage Procedure
7. Release the exhaust valve. 8. Turn the self-suction valve to the on position. 9. Release the trigger lock and pull the trigger. 10. When the water spray is at high pressure, close the exhaust valve and set the suction valve to the OFF position. -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE NOZZLE 1. Switch off the pressure washer and the water supply. 2. Pull the trigger to release any water pressure. 3. Disconnect the lance from the gun assembly. 4. Remove all blockages with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and back flush with clean water. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Fuel Strainer
5. Rinse thoroughly and leave it to dry. Once it is completely dry, immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess oil. • If the air filter is damaged contact CLARKE spare parts department for a replacement. -
Page 20: Changing The Spark Plugs
CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 2. Use the supplied spark plug spanner to remove the spark plug. 3. Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the sparkplug. 4. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service department. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not No fuel. Add fuel. start (see engine Low oil. Add oil. manual for further engine Pressure builds up after... - Page 22 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Lack of pressure Choke lever is in the ON Set the choke lever to the OFF position. (initial use) position. continued Throttle control lever is Move the throttle control lever to left. not set high enough. High pressure hose is too Make sure the high pressure hose is under long.
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Page 23: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine type Petrol (unleaded). OHV Single Cylinder 4 stroke forced air cooling Capacity/displacement: 98 cc Oil Capacity 0.6 L Lubrication Grade SAE10W-30 Fuel Tank Capacity:(Litres) 1.6L WATER CONNECTION Max. Feed Temperature 60 °C Max. Feed Pressure 3-6 Bar PERFORMANCE DATA Maximum Pump Pressure 110 Bar... -
Page 24: Exploded Diagram
EXPLODED DIAGRAM WARNING: TO ENSURE MACHINE SAFETY, USE ONLY ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS FROM CLARKE INTERNATIONAL. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 25: Parts List
RKTIG1800A28 Washer RKTIG1800A14 Hose Hook RKTIG1800A29 Gun Holder RKTIG1800A15 ACCESSORIES The range of accessories listed below may be purchased from your CLARKE dealer. ITEM PART NUMBER 5 Litres Detergent (Traffic Film Remover) 3050821 25 Litres Detergent (Traffic Film Remover) 3050820 5 Litres Wash ‘n’... -
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... - Page 27 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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