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HelloI have just purchased a KEW 38A2VA power washer with a faulty heater. Is it possible to get a manual and an exploded view drawing over this machine?Thanks! Ola

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#K.E.W by thomas thorn on 2009-05-03 09:24

The temprature regulator on the top of the washer is broken off next to the gauge i need a new part

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#K.E.W by Ron on 2010-10-12 02:52

My coil froze last winer when heater broke in shop over weekend , do you have any coils

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#K.E.W by Owen Torgerson on 2012-03-22 19:12

Great machine, had since new, recently experiencing difficulties acquiring heat.Lots of kerosene, lots of pressure on cold, new fuel spray nozzle...Help

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#K.E.W by Bob Schultz III on 2011-08-17 15:47

I need a service manual with part numbers and specifacation please.

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#K.E.W by Hartono on 2011-10-19 06:46

Dear AllPlease give me the information about Services center KEW 0901V In indonesia , for your best cooperation i would to say many thanks

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#K.E.W by Anthony blair rowland on 2012-06-04 19:58

Please can you help i have a kew 1502v it will run fine cold, as soon as i demand heat it runs for 5 seconds and switches off if you switch it on & off,it runs for 5seconds and it will do this all day. what is the solution please

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#K.E.W by SHABAN LIMANI on 2010-03-01 19:16

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#K.E.W by Martin Ferguson on 2009-07-10 14:10

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#K.E.W by PAUL GALLAGHER on 2008-11-17 21:50

HI,I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A KEW 38A2VA POWER WASHER. IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE? ALSO WHAT GOES IN THE TANK MARKED WITH A SNOWFLAKE?THANKS PAUL.

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#K.E.W by Hassan. Mortazavi on 2010-10-10 01:05

How do i test the electrod or egniter to see its good?Thanks

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#K.E.W by AUSTIN GIBBONS on 2010-03-30 14:40

CAN I BUY A SPARE PART FOR THE ABOVE, IE, THE PRESSURE WASHER AT THE END OF THE LANCE.?WITH THANKS AUSTIN GIBBONS

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#K.E.W by Rudy Martens on 2009-10-28 06:19

I need a operation manual for KEW 1502v-66

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#K.E.W by mark on 2014-10-21 13:50

hi could you tell me where I would get service manual for kew 1640hathanks mark

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#K.E.W by Adrian Frost on 2011-05-16 11:17

Hi, I have a KEW Steam Cleaner model 16A2V-66 Year 1986. I bought it from a company asset auction and never saw it working. I have now tried to use it and the temperature lights reached the temperature set once, then the burner went out and would not re-light. I dissconnected the fuel supply to the …...
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#K.E.W by Tom Hamilton on 2009-12-16 22:16

I may have the same pressure washer you have. My pressure gauge shows two circular pressure scales. The outer scale is from 0 to 150 with a heavy mark at the 50 digit and 100 digit. At the bottom it says \"BAR\". If your information plate says 62 BAR as mine does then acceptable pressure is between …...
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#K.E.W by EdwardKn on 2015-03-27 17:20

Hello. And Bye.

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#K.E.W by dan lucas on 2013-03-13 22:08

hi i brought this k.e.w h1500 steam cleaner some year ago,i put it away after it was working ok over 12month ago.i lent it to my brother and it will not pressure up.....his any one out there i can ring to get parts so i can fix it thx 07779666678

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#K.E.W by JAMES FARMER on 2016-05-02 19:22

the fuel will not pump, I don`t have the voltage coming out of the oil area of the board to open the solenoid on the fuel pump. I need a schematic to trace the problem, is there one available ?

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#K.E.W by ali on 2009-05-31 05:45

I\'m looking for the maintenance manual for this machine

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#K.E.W by Garry S James on 2009-04-09 10:26

I have a KEW 1502V – Hot & Cold Pressure Washer. I will be running this of a Generator at the same time as a water pump which has a rating of 700w.1. Can you what is the start up current of the Pressure Washer.2. What size Generator should I be looking for to run the Pressure Water and the Water Pum…...
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#K.E.W by Jeff Osborn on 2009-11-23 21:46

I have recently acquired a K.E.W. Pressure washer and am trying to find information about it. It appears to be from Denmark and in the Model box it just says Hobby. Another box on the ID plate says 62 bar. The gauge on the machine reads 0 to 150 and on the face of the dial it says X 1000. THAT WOULD…...
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#K.E.W by mohammed zaki on 2015-03-30 11:01

HelloPlease can you inform me where i can repair my washing machinemodel (5203k) in united arab emitares.Thanks @ Best Regards

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#K.E.W by thijs thissen on 2009-07-13 08:11

We have recently purchased an second hand KEW high pressure cleaner but it does not get the full cleaning pressure. Can I recieve an owners manual by email to see what parts may be broekn in order to fix the machine?Thank you in advance.best regards,Thijs.

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#K.E.W by Tim on 2009-09-28 17:42

I am looking for a seal kit for the pump on this unit if you can get one please email me back.

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#K.E.W by LIMANI on 2010-08-08 21:44

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#K.E.W by cindy janeski on 2009-05-28 18:35

I am looking for a shop that carries replacement parts for a KEW pressure washer, the hose has sprung a leak and need to replace it the spray nozzle is also attached to the hose as a all in one unit

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#K.E.W by Josh Campbell on 2005-10-26 14:14

I am trying to refurbish a kew 1502v-66 power washer. I cannot get the oil fired burner to kick on. The control panel has a digital temp gauge and it shows the temperature of the water at its maximum value when the water is cold. I am in question if this is the problem with the burner not firing. I …...
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#K.E.W by holmeside garage lee scott on 2012-02-13 22:01

i have a kew 1640ha which i am having a bit trouble with reacently when whent to use it it cum up with the fault L1 and now the machine will not start,i was wundering if you could give me a bit help THANKS

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#K.E.W by Clifford Brown on 2010-10-10 03:46

I still do not have all the details of what this machine is, but it appears to be a hot water pressure washer.. Would be interested in the instructions manual to see if I can get it going. Do not have all of the ID place numbers copied down yet though. The copper windings for the boiler look good fr…...
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#K.E.W by mark on 2008-07-06 07:56

clean out the disel jet, clean out fillter under the fan, make sure u have good tight flexi hose connection, good luck

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#K.E.W by Richard Lane on 2008-12-24 11:32

HelloI have a kew 1502 steam cleaner which has a problem with the burner. It will run for about 5 seconds then cut out, I have changed the diesel filter and cleaned the filter into the nozzle. Also I have checked that the electrodes are working properly. Its as if something is turning the diesel sup…...
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#K.E.W by brian breslin on 2009-10-14 19:43

where might I download a user manual for parts and maintenance of my 1640h Thanks Brian

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#K.E.W by shaban limani on 2011-07-02 17:12

JA ICSH BIN LIMANI CSHABAN ICSH BRAUCHE EINE PUMP MACSHINE FOR AUTO VACSH MACSHINE IST FOR MARKE K.E.W 1502V ICSH CHAP MACSHINE ABER PUMP IST KAPUT BITEIN MAINE EMAIL CSHIKENSI DI VORT FOR MAINE RESPEKT

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#K.E.W by Ruth Montefiore on 2010-03-15 13:33

The black hose pipe connected to this pressure washer has a whole in it. Can it be repaired and if so how please. If not how much will it cost to desptach a replacement to me or where can I purchase this hose pipe? Is it something I can obtain from a builders merchants and if so what size please?I l…...
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#K.E.W by Blair on 2007-08-15 01:10

call windy city equipment located in Elgin, Illinois

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#K.E.W by Carolyn S. Valdivia on 2011-06-22 21:16

KEW 3803V-103 fuel pump is not delivering to the burner. Please either send a manual or advise. I will call for technical assistance 6/23/2011Thank you Carolyn S. ValdiviaJackson Drop Storage YardTruck & Trailer Repair517-795-1353

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#K.E.W by Serge on 2013-06-13 13:06

HelloI have just purchased a KEW 38A2VA power washer with a faulty heater. Is it possible to get a manual and an exploded view drawing over this machine?Thanks!

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#K.E.W by TOBY ANDERSON on 2014-08-15 17:47

I have a kew alto 2340ha Everything was working and the usint up and quit It showed a 0 flashing and I unplougged it and put it back it reset to solid 0 but when you push the power on it does nothing. I let sit unplugged but nothing works now. Is there anyone who works on these anymore I am in Wisco…...
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#K.E.W by CESAR ALCAZAR on 2011-04-18 14:09

Hi I have a Heated Pressure Washer, and Im lookin for a specific part can you tell me if ispossible to found it. Lelow information of the machineMAKER: KEWMODELL: 3803V-103SER:2103205ASSET:43-1-5

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#K.E.W by ryan on 2011-04-02 17:51

I have a 1979 kew power washer and am looking for some pump parts or info on where to get parts it is mostly all in good shape put the pump needs work any info would be greatly apresated thanks ryan

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#K.E.W by Six B Construction on 2008-10-02 15:28

I need a operation manuel for K.E.W. 3803V-103

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#K.E.W by dan johnson on 2007-05-28 23:54

I am trying to find out any info on this Kew (0802v-56)steam washer. If someone has a manual available, that would be great.

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#K.E.W by Murray Smith on 2010-10-09 06:33

I need a instruction manual for a KEW 1502-66 thank you

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#K.E.W by steve oiveros on 2011-06-20 23:33

I need a parts schematic so I could repair the pump I need the seals kit.