WARNING: Read these instructions before using the machine PETROL DRIVEN POWER WASHER MODEL NO: TIGER 2500/2900 PART NO: 7320055/7320056 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0513
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Petrol driven power washer. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Water at high pressure can be dangerous and can cause damage if the operator is careless. Never allow anyone to operate this pressure washer unless they are familiar with the safety precautions. 1. NEVER direct the spray towards any person or animal. 2. NEVER hold your finger over the high pressure nozzle. 3. NEVER allow children or untrained personnel to use this machine. 4. NEVER operate the machine with any of the covers removed. 5.
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. Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1 Safety Glasses. WARNING: Do not direct discharge stream at persons or animals. Keep clear of nozzle. WARNING: Risk of chemical burn. Never spray acids, corrosive or toxic chemicals.
OVERVIEW 1 17 4 5 18 10 2 3 9 8 11 13 7 6 12 16 15 NO DESCRIPTION 14 NO DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel Tank Cap 10 Throttle 2 Fuel Tank 11 Engine On/Off Switch 3 Spark Plug 12 Oil Filler Cap 4 Choke 13 Water Outlet 5 Gun Assembly 14 Detergent Hose 6 Lance 15 Water Inlet 7 Air Filter Cover 16 Bypass Drain Hose 8 Recoil Pull Start 17 Hose Holder 9 Fuel Valve 18 Lance Holder 5 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.
ASSEMBLY Unpack your pressure washer and check to ensure the following items are present. Contact your Clarke dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. • 1 x Petrol Pressure Washer • 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner • 1 x Hose Holder c/w Fixings • 1 x Tommy Bar • 1 x Lance Holder c/w Fixings • 2 x Wheel & Axle Assemblies • 1 x High Pressure Hose • 1 x Nozzle Cleaning Pin • 1 x Lance Assembly • 1 x Tap Adaptor • 1 x Gun Assembly • 1 x Upper Handle c/w Fixings CONNECTING THE HANDLE 1.
FITTING THE RUBBER FEET 1. Fit the rubber feet to the legs as shown. FITTING THE LANCE/HOSE HOLDER 1. Fit the holders into the positions shown and secure using the washers and nuts provided. ASSEMBLING THE LANCE 1. Connect the spray lance to the gun assembly and tighten securely by turning the locking ring. 7 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE GUN 1. Screw the high pressure hose onto the gun assembly. • Tighten the connector, hand tight only. Do not use a spanner. NOTE: Make sure the connection is secure. CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER 1. Screw the hose on to the pressure washer. • Tighten the connector, hand tight only, Do not use a spanner. NOTE: Make sure the connection is secure. CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY Always follow the regulations of your local water supplier.
BEFORE USE WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, 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. ENGINE OIL 1. Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove it from the engine, wipe the integral dipstick with a clean cloth. 2.
FUEL • Refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from any sources of ignition. • If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before refueling. • Do not leave fuel within the reach of children. • Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. • Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel strainer, which should be checked periodically and any contaminants which have accumulated must be removed. 2.
STARTING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 1. Turn the water supply on, making 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. 3. Set the fuel supply valve to the open position. 4. Slide the throttle lever to the left approximately 3/4 of the way. 11 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
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. WARNING: ONCE THE PRESSURE WASHER ENGINE HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT RECOILS. 7. Slide the choke lever to the RUN position. • The pressure washer is now ready for use. 8. Release the trigger lock. 9.
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. SEE PAGE 14.
APPLYING DETERGENTS AND CLEANING AGENTS To improve the cleaning performance, you can introduce chemical cleaning agents (detergents) to the water jet using the detergent pickup hose. 1. Place the detergent pickup hose into a container holding the chemical/cleaning solution. • 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.
3. Turn off the engine switch, to the off (0) position. 4. Turn water supply off at the tap. 5. NEVER turn the water off with the engine running. 6. 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. 7. Turn the fuel supply valve to the closed position. 8. Rotate the trigger lock to the locked position. STORAGE BEFORE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER 1. Disconnect the high pressure hose and drain all water from the hose. 2.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE NOZZLE 1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply. 2. Pull trigger on the gun handle to release any water pressure. 3. Disconnect the lance from the gun assembly. 4. Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and back flush with clean water. 5. Direct water supply into the end of the lance for 30 seconds to back flush loosened particles. 6. Reconnect the lance to the gun assembly and turn on the water supply.
CLEANING THE FUEL STRAINER Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel strainer, check this periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated. 1. Open the fuel tank cap. 2. Remove the fuel strainer. 3. Remove any contaminants. 4. Replace the fuel strainer. • Do not operate pressure washer without fuel strainer properly installed. CLEANING THE AIR FILTER 1. Release the two clips on the air filter cover. 2. Remove the air filter cover. 3. Remove the air filter elements. 4.
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 spark plug spanner supplied to remove the spark plug. 3. Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the sparkplug. 4. Check the spark plug gap (a), it should be between 0.7 and 0.8 mm, adjust if necessary. 5. Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if necessary. 6. Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service department. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start (see engine manual for further engine troubleshooting) No fuel. Add fuel. Low oil. Add oil. Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Squeeze the gun trigger to relieve the pressure. Spark plug lead not attached securely. Attach the spark plug lead. Engine switch is in the OFF position.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Lack of pressure (initial use) continued Choke lever is in the OPEN position. Set the choke lever to the OFF (right) position. Throttle control lever is not set high enough. Move the throttle control lever to left. High pressure hose is too long. Make sure the high pressure hose is under 100 feet. Chemical filter is blocked. Clean the filter. Chemicals being used are too thick. Dilute the chemicals. The chemicals should have the consistency of water.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO TIGER 2500 TIGER 2900 ENGINE Engine type Petrol (unleaded). OHV Petrol (unleaded). OHV Single Cylinder 4 stroke Single Cylinder 4 stroke forced air cooling forced air cooling Capacity/displacement: 118 cc 196 cc Oil Capacity 0.6 L 0.6 L Lubrication Grade SAE10W-30 SAE10W-30 Fuel Tank Capacity:(Litres) 2.1 Litres 4 Litres Max. Feed Temperature 50 °C 50 °C Max.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM (TIGER 2500) WARNING: TO ENSURE MACHINE SAFETY, USE ONLY ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS FROM CLARKE INTERNATIONAL. 22 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS LIST (TIGER 2500) NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 Locknut M5 RKTIG250001 2 Hose Holder RKTIG250002 3 Gasket RKTIG250003 4 Hex Bolt M5x40 RKTIG250004 5 High Pressure Hose RKTIG250005 6 4.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM (TIGER 2900) WARNING: TO ENSURE MACHINE SAFETY, USE ONLY ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS FROM CLARKE INTERNATIONAL. 24 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS LIST (TIGER 2900) NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 Locknut M6 RKTIG290001 2 Hose Holder RKTIG290002 3 Washer RKTIG290003 4 Hex Bolt M6x45 RKTIG290004 5 High Pressure Hose RKTIG290005 6 6.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TIGER 2500 26 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TIGER 2500 27 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TIGER 2900 28 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TIGER 2900 29 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
NOTES 30 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
NOTES 31 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
