Clarke TIGER 2600A Instruction Manual

WARNING: Read these instructions before using the machine
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0120 - ISS 1
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
PETROL DRIVEN POWER WASHER
MODEL NO: TIGER 2600A
PART NO: 7320206

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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. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found
to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the
purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ACCESSORIES
The range of accessories listed below are available from your CLARKE dealer.
ITEM PAR T NUM B E R
5 Litres Detergent (Traffic Film Remover) 3050821
25 Litres Detergent (Traffic Film Remover) 3050820
5 Litres Wash ‘n’ Wax 3050815

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. DO NOT point the spray at other people, animals, electrical equipment or the
machine itself.
2. DO NOT hold your finger over the high pressure nozzle.
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.
6. DO NOT supply any liquid other than water to the water inlet.
7. DO NOT use the detergent pickup facility to introduce flammable liquids/
solvents, e.g. paint thinners, petrol, oil as there is a risk of explosion.
8. ALWAYS release the remaining pressure in the system turn off the water supply
and operate the trigger before you remove hoses or accessories.
9. ALWAYS keep the machine dry and away from the water spray.
10. ALWAYS use protective clothing and safety glasses. Loose particles and other
items can be propelled at high speed by the water spray.
11. ALWAYS hold the gun securely and expect it to ‘kick’ when you pull the
trigger.
12. ALWAYS respect the requirements of the local water company. Pressure
washers may only be connected to the mains water supply if a system
separator (also known as a backflow preventer) is installed in the supply hose.
13. ALWAYS disconnect from the water supply, and make sure that you drain the
system when not in use. Keep in a cool dry location.
14. ONLY use detergents that are suitable for pressure washers, we recommend
that you use CLARKE Traffic Film Remover or CLARKE Wash and WAX
(available from your dealer).
15. WARN ING High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important for the
safety of the machine. Use only hoses, fittings and couplings recommended
by the manufacturer.
16. WARN ING Water that passes through a system separator (also known as a
backflow preventer) is not safe to drink.
17. DO NOT use the pressure washer if there is damage to the inlet/outlet hose or
the machine.
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.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNIN G: Do not direct discharge
stream at persons or animals. Keep
clear of nozzle.
WARNIN G: Never direct spray toward
any electrical device or electrical
outlet.
General Warning, indicates
that failing to follow these
instruction could result in
injury or damage to the
machine.
To reduce the risk of injury,
read the manual before
use.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses
when using this machine.
WARNING: No open flame,
open ignition source and
smoking is prohibited
WARNING: No smoking
DANGER: Risk to
breathing. Engine
exhaust fumes can kill.
For outdoor use only. Work
in a well ventilated area.
WARNIN G: 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.
WARNIN G: Risk of spray
injury. Spray can propel
objects. Always wear ANSI
approved Z87.1 Safety
Glasses.
WARNIN G: Risk of
chemical burn. Never
spray acids, corrosive or
toxic chemicals. Use only
cleaners formulated for
pressure washers.
WARNIN G: Risk of
electrocution. Never
direct spray toward any
electrical device or
electrical outlet.
WARNIN G: Risk of unsafe
operation. Keep
children away from this
equipment. Gun kicks
back. Hold with both hands.
WARNIN G: Risk of hot
surfaces.
Recycle unwanted
materials instead of
disposing of them as waste.
All tools, accessories and
packaging should be
sorted, taken to a recycling
centre and disposed of in a
manner which is compatible
with the environment.

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OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Fuel Tank Cap 11 Engine On/Off Switch
2 Fuel Tank 12 Oil Filler Cap
3 Spark Plug 13 Water Outlet
4 Choke 14 Detergent Tank
5 Gun Assembly 15 Water Inlet
6 Lance 16 Bypass Drain Hose
7 Air Filter Cover 17 Hose Holder
8 Recoil Pull Start 18 Lance Holder
9 Fuel Valve 19 Priming Bottle
10 Throttle

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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.
CONNECTING THE WHEELS
1. Slide the axles into the locating
tube as shown.
• Make sure the ball catch locks
into the small hole on the
bottom of the locating tube.
2. Add the 2 axle covers as shown.
•1 x Petrol Power Washer •1 x Gun Assembly
•2 x Wheel c/w Axle •1 x Lance / Nozzle Assembly
•1 x Upper Handle c/w fixings •1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner
•1 x Hose Bracket c/w fixings •1 x Tommy bar
•1 x Lance Bracket c/w fixings •1 x Engine Manual
•1 x Primer Bottle •1 x Primer Bottle Holder
•1 x Primer Bottle Bracket •2 x Rubber feet and fixings
•1 x Hose •1 x 3m Inlet water hose
•1 x Water Filter (may be supplied already fitted)

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FITTING THE RUBBER FEET
1. Fit the rubber feet to the legs as
shown.
CONNECTING THE HANDLE
1. Slide the upper handle into
position as shown.
2. Secure using a bolt and
handwheel.
• The handwheel should be on
the outside.
FITTING THE WATER BOTTLE
NOTE: The water bottle is only used when using the drawing water from an
unpresurrised source such as a water butt. See page 16.
1. Fit the bracket to the frame as
shown using the bolts, nuts and
washers supplied.
2. Slide the bottle holder over the
bracket and place the bottle in
the holder.

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FITTING THE LANCE/HOSE HOLDER
Fit the holders into the positions
shown and secure using the washers
and nuts provided.
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.
ASSEMBLING THE LANCE
Connect the spray lance to the gun
assembly and tighten securely by
turning the locking ring.

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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
Always follow the regulations of your 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.
NOTE: Water that has flowed through a system separator is considered non-
drinkable.
1. Connect a water supply hose (not
supplied) to the water inlet.
• Make sure that the water filter is
installed behind the hose
connector on the water inlet
NOTE: Use a good quality fibre-
reinforced water hose with a
standard coupling.
NOTE: 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. See page 16.
BEFORE USE
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.
WARNING: STAND 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.

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2. Insert the oil filler cap back into
place and then remove it again.
3. If the oil reads low on the dipstick,
add oil to the oil reservoir (Max
0.6L).
• We recommend the use of
SAE10W-30 oil.
• Do not overfill the oil reservoir.
4. Replace the oil filler cap.
NOTE: Running the engine with
insufficient oil will cause
engine damage.
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. Pour unleaded petrol through the
fuel strainer and into the fuel tank.
• Do not fill above the fuel
strainer shoulder.
• Use unleaded petrol with a
pump octane rating of 86 or
higher.
3. Replace the fuel filler cap
securely.
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.

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STARTING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
1. Turn the water supply on, making sure that the tap is fully open.
2. Set the choke lever to the CLOSE
position.
3. Set the fuel supply valve to the ON
position.
4. Slide the throttle lever to the left
approximately 3/4 of the way.
WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN ON THE WATER COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE PRESSURE WASHER.

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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.
7. Once the engine has warmed up,
slide the choke lever to the OPEN
position.
• The pressure washer is now
ready for use.
8. Release the trigger lock.
9. Ensuring that you have a firm
footing and that you are also
holding the gun assembly and
spray lance firmly, pull the trigger
on the gun to start water flow.
• The lance and gun will kick
back when the trigger is first
pulled.
WARNING: ONCE THE PRESSURE WASHER ENGINE HAS STARTED, RELEASE
THE STARTING HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT
RECOILS.

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INTERRUPTING OPERATION
1. Release the trigger.
NOTE: The pressure washer will automatically go into bypass mode.
NOTE: If you notice water coming from the drain tube attached to the
pump, please note that this is a safety feature and should be
expected, it cools the pump by releasing some of the hot water within
the pump and replacing it with fresh ‘cool’ water.
2. Rotate the trigger lock to the locked
position.
ADJUSTING THE SPRAY NOZZLE
The nozzle is adjustable to allow you to adjust the water delivery from a narrow
jet of water to a wide spray. To adjust the nozzle, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the shaft of the lance in one
hand.
2. Twist the nozzle with the other
hand.
• The spray varies between
narrow and wide as you turn
the nozzle.
ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE
The machine output is preset at the factory. To lower the contact pressure:
1. Back away from the surface to be cleaned. The further away you are the
less the pressure will be on the surface being cleaned.
2. Reduce the speed of the engine using the throttle. Slow the engine down
and the water pressure will also go down.
3. Adjust the spray to a wider angle.
4. Hold the rear of the nozzle and slide the front of the nozzle forwards to low
pressure and backwards for high pressure. See page 14.
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 LONGER THAN THIS. SEE PAGE 14.

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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. Remove the detergent tank cap
2. Fill the tank with a suitable CLARKE
detergent and replace the cap.
• 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.
3. Hold the rear of the nozzle on the
high pressure lance and slide the
front of the nozzle forwards to low
pressure.
4. Spray the detergent onto the
vehicle, patio etc.
• Allow the detergent a little time
to work itself into the grime.
• To rinse, slide the front of the nozzle on the lance back towards the
handle and use the pressure washer as normal.
SHUTTING DOWN
1. After each use, if you have
applied chemicals, slide the front
of the nozzle on the lance back
towards the handle and operate
the pressure washer for a short
time to flush the the hoses.
2. Move the throttle control lever to
the right.
CAUTION: IF YOU GET CLEANING FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE THEM
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF FRESH CLEAN WATER. AND SEEK MEDICAL
ADVICE IF REQUIRED.

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3. Turn off the engine switch, to the
off (0) position.
4. Turn water supply off at the tap.
• NEVER turn the water off with
the engine running.
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 the fuel supply valve to the
off position.
7. Rotate the trigger lock to the
locked position.

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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.
2. Attach the filter to the end of the
braided pipe supplied.
3. Connect other end of the filter &
pipe to the water inlet.
4. Fill the priming bottle with water.
5. Connect the hose from the bottle
to the self-suction valve shown.
6. Place the filter into the water
source and start the pressure
washer, See “Starting your
pressure washer” on page 11.

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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.
NOTE: If the water butt runs out of
water, the pressure washer will
need to be primed before use
by repeating steps 4-10.
STORAGE
BEFORE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
1. Disconnect the high pressure hose and drain all water from the hose.
2. Coil the hose and store the lance/hose in their respective holders located
on either side of the pressure washer.
STORAGE PROCEDURE
Make sure that the pressure washer has been thoroughly cleaned before
storing it in a clean dry place. See “Maintenance” on page 18.
For long term storage See page 20.

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE NOZZLE
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
2. Pull the trigger on the gun 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 WATER INLET FILTER
The screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary.
1. Remove the filter from the water
inlet of the pump as shown.
2. Clean the filter by flushing both
sides with water.
3. Replace the filter into the water
inlet.
• Do not operate pressure
washer without the filter
properly installed.

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CLEANING THE FUEL STRAINER
Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel strainer. Inspect this periodically and remove
any contaminants which may have accumulated.
1. Remove 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. Wash the elements in a solution of warm water and mild detergent.
5. Rinse thoroughly and leave the elements to dry. Once it is completely dry,
immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze to remove excess oil.
• If the air filter is damaged contact CLARKE spare parts department
for a replacement.
6. Replace the filter into its original position and refit the air filter cover.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS OR PETROL TO CLEAN THE
AIR FILTER

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CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS
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.
LONG TERM STORAGE
For long term storage,
1. The petrol tank should be drained.
• Ensure that the engine is cold before draining the tank.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap and use a pump type syphon to drain the petrol
into an appropriate, clean container.
• Do not store petrol for long periods of time.
• Dispose of excess petrol in an environmentally safe way. Your local
recycling centre can advise you on the best method of disposal.
3. After the petrol tank has been drained, start the engine and allow it to use
any petrol that may remain in the engine or fuel pipe.
4. Make sure that the power washer has been thoroughly cleaned before
storing it in a clean dry place.
CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
PLUG.