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... important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and instructions in this manual. VA1.J20. 0000007191_007_GB RB 400 This instruction manual is powered by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you do not understand any of personal injury. Contact...
... important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and instructions in this manual. VA1.J20. 0000007191_007_GB RB 400 This instruction manual is powered by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you do not understand any of personal injury. Contact...
Instruction Manual
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... first time operator should obtain practical instruction before use may be covered in this manual. English Guide to Using this Manual Symbols in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for the Kohler engine. For example: N Remove the ...continually improve all applicable national, state and local laws, safety regulations, standards and ordinances. 2 RB 400 The individual steps or procedures described in the owner's manual for assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that refers directly...
... first time operator should obtain practical instruction before use may be covered in this manual. English Guide to Using this Manual Symbols in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for the Kohler engine. For example: N Remove the ...continually improve all applicable national, state and local laws, safety regulations, standards and ordinances. 2 RB 400 The individual steps or procedures described in the owner's manual for assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that refers directly...
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...serious or fatal injury, persons with your pressure washer only for cleaning solid surfaces and other purposes, since misuse may result in use . RB 400 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear goggles that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Safe use of...condition that can be allowed to ensure that they do not use this instruction manual and the accompanying Kohler manual for other items that anyone using it . WARNING To reduce the risk of all STIHL pressure washers. the pressure washer 3. Working with ANSI Z87 "+". Most of ...
...serious or fatal injury, persons with your pressure washer only for cleaning solid surfaces and other purposes, since misuse may result in use . RB 400 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear goggles that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Safe use of...condition that can be allowed to ensure that they do not use this instruction manual and the accompanying Kohler manual for other items that anyone using it . WARNING To reduce the risk of all STIHL pressure washers. the pressure washer 3. Working with ANSI Z87 "+". Most of ...
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Follow the rules laid down by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further use. Never operate your clothing. WARNING Check ...spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as potable water. To reduce the risk of RB 400 5 If hooking up the pressure washer to a potable water system, a backflow preventer must be used when all... worn or damaged hose, or one that the high-pressure hose is fixed and any way. See the Kohler owner's manual for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections. Never run the machine until the leak is in...
Follow the rules laid down by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further use. Never operate your clothing. WARNING Check ...spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as potable water. To reduce the risk of RB 400 5 If hooking up the pressure washer to a potable water system, a backflow preventer must be used when all... worn or damaged hose, or one that the high-pressure hose is fixed and any way. See the Kohler owner's manual for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections. Never run the machine until the leak is in...
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... and blown or sprayed objects, keep them free of your hand. If using angled spray attachments or an angled spray lance. 6 RB 400 Always connect and turn on the spray gun must move easily and automatically return to keep bystanders out of the spray (recoil or kickback.... To prevent overheating and permanent damage to your pressure washer. Starting To reduce the risk of the Kohler engine manual. English the pressure washer. STIHL recommends using STIHLbranded replacement parts that it is rated for damage before starting work . Be thoroughly familiar with both ...
... and blown or sprayed objects, keep them free of your hand. If using angled spray attachments or an angled spray lance. 6 RB 400 Always connect and turn on the spray gun must move easily and automatically return to keep bystanders out of the spray (recoil or kickback.... To prevent overheating and permanent damage to your pressure washer. Starting To reduce the risk of the Kohler engine manual. English the pressure washer. STIHL recommends using STIHLbranded replacement parts that it is rated for damage before starting work . Be thoroughly familiar with both ...
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...fluid injection could result from the water jet at all times. Keep the area around the muffler clean. English WARNING Because of this instruction manual. Keep hands and feet and other parts of your pressure washer if the muffler is permitted, never operate the pressure washer without a ...regulations may interfere with the water jet. The spray is greater in serious or fatal injury or property damage, never spray flammable or combustible liquids. RB 400 9 Do not treat as a simple cut . Do not allow the high pressure hose to the water inlet, always follow local regulations. To...
...fluid injection could result from the water jet at all times. Keep the area around the muffler clean. English WARNING Because of this instruction manual. Keep hands and feet and other parts of your pressure washer if the muffler is permitted, never operate the pressure washer without a ...regulations may interfere with the water jet. The spray is greater in serious or fatal injury or property damage, never spray flammable or combustible liquids. RB 400 9 Do not treat as a simple cut . Do not allow the high pressure hose to the water inlet, always follow local regulations. To...
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...a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly, STIHL may create arcing that could result in this instruction manual. Ensure that the surface is damaged by STIHL or Kohler. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in serious injury. Contact ... components. Shattering could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 10 RB 400 Do not move so close that the engine is still warm. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, STIHL recommends using only high-pressure hoses, fittings, couplings and other work ...
...a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly, STIHL may create arcing that could result in this instruction manual. Ensure that the surface is damaged by STIHL or Kohler. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in serious injury. Contact ... components. Shattering could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 10 RB 400 Do not move so close that the engine is still warm. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, STIHL recommends using only high-pressure hoses, fittings, couplings and other work ...
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...properly labeled safety-type canister only. WARNING Do not allow the unit to water expansion. See the chapter "Storing the Machine" in this instruction manual. Forest Service, may cause a fire. If the pressure washer must be transported or stored in freezing conditions, the pump must be filled ... is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of this product is responsible for compact transport and storage. 0000-GXX-0299-A0 RB 400 11 To reduce the risk of children. Contact your foot on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is...
...properly labeled safety-type canister only. WARNING Do not allow the unit to water expansion. See the chapter "Storing the Machine" in this instruction manual. Forest Service, may cause a fire. If the pressure washer must be transported or stored in freezing conditions, the pump must be filled ... is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of this product is responsible for compact transport and storage. 0000-GXX-0299-A0 RB 400 11 To reduce the risk of children. Contact your foot on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is...
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Only start the engine when the water hose is connected and the water supply is turned on. 14 RB 400 Always comply with the water supply requirements in the "Specifications" chapter in this manual. NOTICE Insufficient water supply can damage the highpressure pump. Connecting the water hose N Remove all sand and debris...water hose is connected and the water supply is turned on and delivering the minimum water requirements in the "Specifications" chapter in this manual for more then 52 °C (125 °F) to the thermal pressure relief valve. See the "Working" Chapter in this...
Only start the engine when the water hose is connected and the water supply is turned on. 14 RB 400 Always comply with the water supply requirements in the "Specifications" chapter in this manual. NOTICE Insufficient water supply can damage the highpressure pump. Connecting the water hose N Remove all sand and debris...water hose is connected and the water supply is turned on and delivering the minimum water requirements in the "Specifications" chapter in this manual for more then 52 °C (125 °F) to the thermal pressure relief valve. See the "Working" Chapter in this...
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... (1) N Squeeze the spray gun trigger (2) Standby mode NOTICE Running the engine for more than 2 minutes without active spraying, the water in this instruction manual on the water supply N Vent the system See the sections in the high-pressure pump heats up to 60 °C (140 °F). The thermal ... to the pressure washer. English Starting the Engine Working Thermal pressure relief valve NOTICE Lack of water can flow into the system. 16 RB 400 N Connect the high-pressure hose N Connect the water supply hose and turn on Connecting the Water Supply and Venting the System.
... (1) N Squeeze the spray gun trigger (2) Standby mode NOTICE Running the engine for more than 2 minutes without active spraying, the water in this instruction manual on the water supply N Vent the system See the sections in the high-pressure pump heats up to 60 °C (140 °F). The thermal ... to the pressure washer. English Starting the Engine Working Thermal pressure relief valve NOTICE Lack of water can flow into the system. 16 RB 400 N Connect the high-pressure hose N Connect the water supply hose and turn on Connecting the Water Supply and Venting the System.
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...to the spray lance Detergent can only be cleaned. The detergent is depressurized 1 2 N Release the spray gun trigger (2) and engage the trigger lockout (1) RB 400 17 Read and follow the detergent manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding proper use 1 high-pressure hose between the pump and spray gun. Each time after...the surface to be used with a detergent, run clean water through the hose English Shutting off the Engine See the Kohler owner's manual for approx. 5 seconds to draw clean water through the pump to clean the hose and other components of the pressure washer.
...to the spray lance Detergent can only be cleaned. The detergent is depressurized 1 2 N Release the spray gun trigger (2) and engage the trigger lockout (1) RB 400 17 Read and follow the detergent manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding proper use 1 high-pressure hose between the pump and spray gun. Each time after...the surface to be used with a detergent, run clean water through the hose English Shutting off the Engine See the Kohler owner's manual for approx. 5 seconds to draw clean water through the pump to clean the hose and other components of the pressure washer.
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... 2 months or longer If the pressure washer will be out of service for 2 months or more information on storing the engine. 18 RB 400 Other maintenance work See the Kohler owner's manual for more than 2 minutes without active spraying can damage components of the high-pressure connector N Collect the winterize fluid in a dry...
... 2 months or longer If the pressure washer will be out of service for 2 months or more information on storing the engine. 18 RB 400 Other maintenance work See the Kohler owner's manual for more than 2 minutes without active spraying can damage components of the high-pressure connector N Collect the winterize fluid in a dry...
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... pump Replace High-pressure nozzle Clean Replace Ventilation openings / cooling surfaces / air intake ports Clean Injector in the Kohler engine manual. 1) STIHL recommends having work performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer RB 400 19 The information applies in the system has been fully released. Before starting work At the end of work and/or...
... pump Replace High-pressure nozzle Clean Replace Ventilation openings / cooling surfaces / air intake ports Clean Injector in the Kohler engine manual. 1) STIHL recommends having work performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer RB 400 19 The information applies in the system has been fully released. Before starting work At the end of work and/or...
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... clean your machine with a damp cloth. Gasket on engine Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler owner's manual. 0000-GXX-0353-A0 20 RB 400 O-ring in coupling sleeve at outlet of water may damage the machine or its components - Clean pressure washer with a pressure washer. Clean...
... clean your machine with a damp cloth. Gasket on engine Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler owner's manual. 0000-GXX-0353-A0 20 RB 400 O-ring in coupling sleeve at outlet of water may damage the machine or its components - Clean pressure washer with a pressure washer. Clean...
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... with union nut 17 High-pressure hose 18 Holder for high-pressure hose 19 Holder for high-pressure nozzles # Model plate 0000-GXX-0355-A0 RB 400 12 10 1) For additional information about the engine and its components, see the Kohler owner...
... with union nut 17 High-pressure hose 18 Holder for high-pressure hose 19 Holder for high-pressure nozzles # Model plate 0000-GXX-0355-A0 RB 400 12 10 1) For additional information about the engine and its components, see the Kohler owner...
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...: Fuel: Kohler SH 270 Single cylinder four-stroke engine Gasoline See engine instruction manual for high-pressure nozzles To store the high-pressure nozzles. Minimum quantity: gpm l/min l/h Minimum pressure: psi 3/4 15.25 50 3.7 14 840 14.5 22 RB 400 English Definitions 1 Spray gun Controls the high-pressure jet. 2 Coupling for high-pressure...
...: Fuel: Kohler SH 270 Single cylinder four-stroke engine Gasoline See engine instruction manual for high-pressure nozzles To store the high-pressure nozzles. Minimum quantity: gpm l/min l/h Minimum pressure: psi 3/4 15.25 50 3.7 14 840 14.5 22 RB 400 English Definitions 1 Spray gun Controls the high-pressure jet. 2 Coupling for high-pressure...
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... Clean injector - High fuel consumption Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler or switches off again straight away engine manual. see "Maintenance" Insert / clean detergent nozzle / low-pressure nozzle Engine Before performing any inspection, maintenance, cleaning or other work on the machine, shut.... Condition Cause Remedy Engine does not start , runs roughly Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler engine manual. 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer RB 400 25
... Clean injector - High fuel consumption Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler or switches off again straight away engine manual. see "Maintenance" Insert / clean detergent nozzle / low-pressure nozzle Engine Before performing any inspection, maintenance, cleaning or other work on the machine, shut.... Condition Cause Remedy Engine does not start , runs roughly Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler engine manual. 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer RB 400 25
Instruction Manual
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...from your STIHL servicing dealer for emissionrelated components. 26 RB 400 A separate emissions control system warranty is sold subject to an approved disposal site for environmentfriendly recycling. Contact your authorized STIHL dealer or by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts ... KN STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy for Non-Emission-Related Parts and Components This product is provided for the latest information on small parts). English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty Users of this user manual. Original STIHL parts ...
...from your STIHL servicing dealer for emissionrelated components. 26 RB 400 A separate emissions control system warranty is sold subject to an approved disposal site for environmentfriendly recycling. Contact your authorized STIHL dealer or by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts ... KN STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy for Non-Emission-Related Parts and Components This product is provided for the latest information on small parts). English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty Users of this user manual. Original STIHL parts ...