Instruction Manual
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... a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage. STIHL recommends filling the pump with STIHL pressure washers, their use of the machine. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your machine. 4 RB 600 Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel...cool before transporting the pressure washer. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. In case of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for fueling and move at temperatures near the fuel or the pressure washer. THE USE OF THE PRESSURE WASHER Transporting the...
... a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage. STIHL recommends filling the pump with STIHL pressure washers, their use of the machine. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your machine. 4 RB 600 Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel...cool before transporting the pressure washer. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. In case of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for fueling and move at temperatures near the fuel or the pressure washer. THE USE OF THE PRESSURE WASHER Transporting the...
Instruction Manual
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...or sprayed objects, keep them free of the pressure washer. STIHL recommends using angled spray attachments or an angled spray lance. 6 RB 600 Do not operate the pressure washer without water will cause the pump to control the reactive forces, including any additional torque produced when... may result in proper working area. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the working condition. If using a STIHL-branded high-pressure replacement/extension hose that all times; Engage the trigger lockout on the water supply to rewind properly. It must...
...or sprayed objects, keep them free of the pressure washer. STIHL recommends using angled spray attachments or an angled spray lance. 6 RB 600 Do not operate the pressure washer without water will cause the pump to control the reactive forces, including any additional torque produced when... may result in proper working area. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the working condition. If using a STIHL-branded high-pressure replacement/extension hose that all times; Engage the trigger lockout on the water supply to rewind properly. It must...
Instruction Manual
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...pump or damage to human health and can harm the environment. You may be spraying a surface containing lead paint or another lead-containing product, or if you have any surface containing lead paint. Position the machine so that exhaust fumes are strictly regulated by a STIHL servicing dealer. 8 RB 600...disturbing asbestos, or if you cannot be cleaned and its environment. move the on the surface to protect against aqueous aerosols. STIHL recommends having your pressure washer. In order to determine the necessary measures to be sure, immediately contact your employer or a ...
...pump or damage to human health and can harm the environment. You may be spraying a surface containing lead paint or another lead-containing product, or if you have any surface containing lead paint. Position the machine so that exhaust fumes are strictly regulated by a STIHL servicing dealer. 8 RB 600...disturbing asbestos, or if you cannot be cleaned and its environment. move the on the surface to protect against aqueous aerosols. STIHL recommends having your pressure washer. In order to determine the necessary measures to be sure, immediately contact your employer or a ...
Instruction Manual
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... spray is permitted, never operate the pressure washer without a properly functioning back-flow preventer. WARNING Never direct the highpressure jet toward animals. RB 600 9 When connecting the water supply to make contact with the cooling process of fire and hearing loss. If connection to have penetrated the ...Do not operate your body away from contact with a spark-arresting screen to clean clothing or shoes. WARNING Never draw fluids into the pump that the risk of fire; Severe laceration and fluid injection could result from the water jet at all times. Do not direct the...
... spray is permitted, never operate the pressure washer without a properly functioning back-flow preventer. WARNING Never direct the highpressure jet toward animals. RB 600 9 When connecting the water supply to make contact with the cooling process of fire and hearing loss. If connection to have penetrated the ...Do not operate your body away from contact with a spark-arresting screen to clean clothing or shoes. WARNING Never draw fluids into the pump that the risk of fire; Severe laceration and fluid injection could result from the water jet at all times. Do not direct the...
Instruction Manual
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...spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. If the pressure washer must be transported or stored in freezing conditions, the pump must be used or stored in an approved and properly labeled safety-type canister only. WARNING Store fuel in freezing temperatures. English ... hands N Steady the pressure washer with your local fire agency or forest service for compact transport and storage. 0000-GXX-0299-A0 RB 600 11 WARNING Do not allow the unit to water expansion. Avoid direct contact with winterize fluid to prevent cracking due to be filled ...
...spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. If the pressure washer must be transported or stored in freezing conditions, the pump must be used or stored in an approved and properly labeled safety-type canister only. WARNING Store fuel in freezing temperatures. English ... hands N Steady the pressure washer with your local fire agency or forest service for compact transport and storage. 0000-GXX-0299-A0 RB 600 11 WARNING Do not allow the unit to water expansion. Avoid direct contact with winterize fluid to prevent cracking due to be filled ...
Instruction Manual
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... gun (2) Suction hose for detergent 2 1 N Attach the suction hose for detergent (1) to the low-pressure connector (2) on the pump 0000-GXX-0308-A0 0000-GXX-3762-A0 Storing accessories English Connecting and Removing the High-Pressure Hose WARNING To reduce the risk of ... the spray gun trigger before attempting to remove the high-pressure hose from the connections Connection to the high-pressure pump 0000-GXX-0827-A0 Connecting N Place the spray attachment in the holder on the frame N Hang the high... will go N Pull the high-pressure hose and confirm that it is seated securely RB 600 13
... gun (2) Suction hose for detergent 2 1 N Attach the suction hose for detergent (1) to the low-pressure connector (2) on the pump 0000-GXX-0308-A0 0000-GXX-3762-A0 Storing accessories English Connecting and Removing the High-Pressure Hose WARNING To reduce the risk of ... the spray gun trigger before attempting to remove the high-pressure hose from the connections Connection to the high-pressure pump 0000-GXX-0827-A0 Connecting N Place the spray attachment in the holder on the frame N Hang the high... will go N Pull the high-pressure hose and confirm that it is seated securely RB 600 13
Instruction Manual
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... escape from loops N Turn on the water supply N Point the spray attachment (without the high-pressure nozzle installed) downward to the ground 14 RB 600 Always comply with a temperature more information to run the pressure washer. Connecting the water hose N Remove all sand and debris from the connections N...it will go N Pull the high-pressure hose and confirm that it out flat and free from the high-pressure pump. NOTICE Insufficient water supply can damage the high-pressure pump. 0000-GXX-0319-A0 0000-GXX-0322-A0 English Connection to the spray gun Connecting 2 1 N Pull back ...
... escape from loops N Turn on the water supply N Point the spray attachment (without the high-pressure nozzle installed) downward to the ground 14 RB 600 Always comply with a temperature more information to run the pressure washer. Connecting the water hose N Remove all sand and debris from the connections N...it will go N Pull the high-pressure hose and confirm that it out flat and free from the high-pressure pump. NOTICE Insufficient water supply can damage the high-pressure pump. 0000-GXX-0319-A0 0000-GXX-0322-A0 English Connection to the spray gun Connecting 2 1 N Pull back ...
Instruction Manual
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...-A0 Inserting and Removing the Spray Nozzle Selecting the appropriate spray nozzle The pressure washer is fixed securely in the high-pressure pump. Do not use with RB 400, RB 600) 2 Fan-jet nozzle (yellow) jet angle 15° Nozzle for removing stubborn dirt. 3 Fan-jet nozzle (green)... jet angle 25° Universal nozzle for removing stubborn dirt from the connection RB 600 15 1 2 N Release the trigger lockout (1) N Squeeze the spray gun trigger (2) ...
...-A0 Inserting and Removing the Spray Nozzle Selecting the appropriate spray nozzle The pressure washer is fixed securely in the high-pressure pump. Do not use with RB 400, RB 600) 2 Fan-jet nozzle (yellow) jet angle 15° Nozzle for removing stubborn dirt. 3 Fan-jet nozzle (green)... jet angle 25° Universal nozzle for removing stubborn dirt from the connection RB 600 15 1 2 N Release the trigger lockout (1) N Squeeze the spray gun trigger (2) ...
Instruction Manual
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...Lack of water can cause serious damage to be interrupted for complete starting instructions. See the Kohler owner's manual for more than 3 minutes 16 RB 600 before taking a break - N Connect the high-pressure hose N Connect the water supply hose and turn on the water supply N Vent the... lockout (1) N Squeeze the spray gun trigger (2) Standby mode NOTICE Running the engine for more than 3 minutes without active spraying can damage the highpressure pump. English 2 1 N Pull back the coupling sleeve (1) as far as it will go and hold it there N Push the high-pressure nozzle (2)...
...Lack of water can cause serious damage to be interrupted for complete starting instructions. See the Kohler owner's manual for more than 3 minutes 16 RB 600 before taking a break - N Connect the high-pressure hose N Connect the water supply hose and turn on the water supply N Vent the... lockout (1) N Squeeze the spray gun trigger (2) Standby mode NOTICE Running the engine for more than 3 minutes without active spraying can damage the highpressure pump. English 2 1 N Pull back the coupling sleeve (1) as far as it will go and hold it there N Push the high-pressure nozzle (2)...
Instruction Manual
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...pressure relief valve Adding Detergent English Cleaning the pickup body, hose and injector If the engine is added to the water in the high-pressure pump: N Add the detergent to a separate container and dilute it with water at the bottom and work upwards For best results, never allow the... that fresh and cool water can be used with a detergent, run clean water through the pump to draw clean water through the hose RB 600 17 Adding extension hoses may cause insufficient detergent suction. The thermal pressure relief valve automatically lets the hot water escape from a separate container....
...pressure relief valve Adding Detergent English Cleaning the pickup body, hose and injector If the engine is added to the water in the high-pressure pump: N Add the detergent to a separate container and dilute it with water at the bottom and work upwards For best results, never allow the... that fresh and cool water can be used with a detergent, run clean water through the pump to draw clean water through the hose RB 600 17 Adding extension hoses may cause insufficient detergent suction. The thermal pressure relief valve automatically lets the hot water escape from a separate container....
Instruction Manual
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... room where it is protected from freezing temperatures. Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry room NOTICE Freezing temperatures can damage components of the highpressure pump 18 RB 600 Frost protection / corrosion protection 1 2 N Release the spray gun trigger (2) and engage the trigger lockout (1) 0000-GXX-0330-A0 0000-GXX-0827-A0 N Roll up...
... room where it is protected from freezing temperatures. Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry room NOTICE Freezing temperatures can damage components of the highpressure pump 18 RB 600 Frost protection / corrosion protection 1 2 N Release the spray gun trigger (2) and engage the trigger lockout (1) 0000-GXX-0330-A0 0000-GXX-0827-A0 N Roll up...
Instruction Manual
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Other maintenance work See the Kohler owner's manual for more information on storing the engine. RB 600 English 19 N When the engine is shut off, pull the starter rope several times until the winterize fluid is drawn into the highpressure pump and flows out of the high-pressure connector N Collect the winterize fluid in...
Other maintenance work See the Kohler owner's manual for more information on storing the engine. RB 600 English 19 N When the engine is shut off, pull the starter rope several times until the winterize fluid is drawn into the highpressure pump and flows out of the high-pressure connector N Collect the winterize fluid in...
Instruction Manual
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...in outlet of operation. Clean sure pump Replace High-pressure nozzle Clean Replace Ventilation openings / cooling surfaces / air intake ports Clean Injector in the system has been fully released. The information applies in the Kohler engine manual. 20 RB 600 If the machine is only used ...occasionally, the intervals can be shortened accordingly for longer daily working hours. NOTE: Kohler recommends that engine oil be changed after the first 5 hours of high-pressure pump Clean Rubber buffer on frame...
...in outlet of operation. Clean sure pump Replace High-pressure nozzle Clean Replace Ventilation openings / cooling surfaces / air intake ports Clean Injector in the system has been fully released. The information applies in the Kohler engine manual. 20 RB 600 If the machine is only used ...occasionally, the intervals can be shortened accordingly for longer daily working hours. NOTE: Kohler recommends that engine oil be changed after the first 5 hours of high-pressure pump Clean Rubber buffer on frame...
Instruction Manual
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... only drips from the high-pressure nozzle and the system is depressurized N Let the pressure washer cool down General maintenance work on the high-pressure pump Cleaning the screen in the water inlet 1 N Remove the screen (1) from the front with a suitable needle and rinse with a multipurpose grease: 0000-... the high-pressure nozzle A clogged high pressure nozzle can flow freely in the high-pressure pump N Check if the fill level is too low. 0000-GXX-0349-A0 0000-GXX-0353-A0 RB 600 21 Clean the high-pressure nozzle if it is properly seated Lubricating the connections Lubricate the ...
... only drips from the high-pressure nozzle and the system is depressurized N Let the pressure washer cool down General maintenance work on the high-pressure pump Cleaning the screen in the water inlet 1 N Remove the screen (1) from the front with a suitable needle and rinse with a multipurpose grease: 0000-... the high-pressure nozzle A clogged high pressure nozzle can flow freely in the high-pressure pump N Check if the fill level is too low. 0000-GXX-0349-A0 0000-GXX-0353-A0 RB 600 21 Clean the high-pressure nozzle if it is properly seated Lubricating the connections Lubricate the ...
Instruction Manual
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English Changing the oil in the high-pressure pump 1 2 N Place a suitable container under the pump N Unscrew the oil filler cap (1) N Unscrew the oil drain plug (2) N Drain the oil into the container N Insert and tighten the oil drain plug N Fill with oil: 500 ml (16.9 oz.), (SAE 30 ND or SAE 15W-40) N Check the oil level N Insert and tighten the oil filler cap Maintenance work on engine Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler owner's manual. 22 0000-GXX-0351-A0 RB 600
English Changing the oil in the high-pressure pump 1 2 N Place a suitable container under the pump N Unscrew the oil filler cap (1) N Unscrew the oil drain plug (2) N Drain the oil into the container N Insert and tighten the oil drain plug N Fill with oil: 500 ml (16.9 oz.), (SAE 30 ND or SAE 15W-40) N Check the oil level N Insert and tighten the oil filler cap Maintenance work on engine Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler owner's manual. 22 0000-GXX-0351-A0 RB 600
Instruction Manual
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... knob 19 Holder for high-pressure nozzles 20 Holder for high-pressure hose 21 High-pressure pump oil filler cap 22 High-pressure pump oil drain plug 23 On/Off Switch1) # Model plate 0000-GXX-0356-A0 RB 600 22 1) For additional information about the engine and its components, see the Kohler owner's manual...
... knob 19 Holder for high-pressure nozzles 20 Holder for high-pressure hose 21 High-pressure pump oil filler cap 22 High-pressure pump oil drain plug 23 On/Off Switch1) # Model plate 0000-GXX-0356-A0 RB 600 22 1) For additional information about the engine and its components, see the Kohler owner's manual...
Instruction Manual
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...pump. 17 High-pressure pump oil sight glass To check the fill level of pump oil in the high-pressure pump.... 18 Pressure/quantity control knob To set the water pressure and water quantity in . Maximum length of water hose: in the high-pressure pump...pump oil filler cap To fill up the pump oil. 22 High-pressure pump oil drain plug To drain the pump...the highpressure pump to the...pump. 14 Coupling for high-pressure hose To connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure pump. High-pressure pump...hose to the high-pressure pump. 15 Suction hose for additional...
...pump. 17 High-pressure pump oil sight glass To check the fill level of pump oil in the high-pressure pump.... 18 Pressure/quantity control knob To set the water pressure and water quantity in . Maximum length of water hose: in the high-pressure pump...pump oil filler cap To fill up the pump oil. 22 High-pressure pump oil drain plug To drain the pump...the highpressure pump to the...pump. 14 Coupling for high-pressure hose To connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure pump. High-pressure pump...hose to the high-pressure pump. 15 Suction hose for additional...
Instruction Manual
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see "Maintenance" Vent system by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer 26 RB 600 Condition Cause Remedy No or too little water coming from the Water hose kinked high-pressure nozzle High-pressure hose kinked Remove kink Replace high-... Pressure drops or fluctuates Shortage of water Open water tap completely Engine speed too low Water intake screen clogged at inlet of highpressure pump Air in system High-pressure pump draws air High-pressure nozzle clogged / worn Check diameter and length of intake hose Run engine at short intervals Check all connections...
see "Maintenance" Vent system by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer 26 RB 600 Condition Cause Remedy No or too little water coming from the Water hose kinked high-pressure nozzle High-pressure hose kinked Remove kink Replace high-... Pressure drops or fluctuates Shortage of water Open water tap completely Engine speed too low Water intake screen clogged at inlet of highpressure pump Air in system High-pressure pump draws air High-pressure nozzle clogged / worn Check diameter and length of intake hose Run engine at short intervals Check all connections...
Instruction Manual
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... High-pressure pump has frozen High-pressure pump is blocked Thaw out high-pressure pump Have the high-pressure pump repaired 1) Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler engine manual. 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer RB 600 27 High fuel... the water supply and squeeze the spray gun trigger until the pressure in high-pressure pump Have the high-pressure pump repaired 1) No supply of high-pressure pump High-pressure pump is clogged Eliminate clog Injector dirty or clogged Detergent nozzle / low-pressure nozzle not ...
... High-pressure pump has frozen High-pressure pump is blocked Thaw out high-pressure pump Have the high-pressure pump repaired 1) Read and follow the engine operation, care and maintenance instructions in the Kohler engine manual. 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer RB 600 27 High fuel... the water supply and squeeze the spray gun trigger until the pressure in high-pressure pump Have the high-pressure pump repaired 1) No supply of high-pressure pump High-pressure pump is clogged Eliminate clog Injector dirty or clogged Detergent nozzle / low-pressure nozzle not ...