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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best results use
Kärcher detergent.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Run warm water through filter to
remove debris.
Damaged or clogged
detergent suction tube.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high
pressure position.
Turn spray wand tip to low pressure
position.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Loose fitting.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks.
Spray wand not properly
attached.
Insert the spray wand into the trigger
gun. Carefully press in against the
spring tension and twist into the
locked position.
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Broken o-ring or plastic
insert.
Call Kärcher customer service
hotline and order repair kit
(part no. 2.883-111.0).
Pump is noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings are air
tight. Turn off machine and purge
pump by squeezing trigger gun until
a steady flow of water emerges
through the nozzle.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute
is permissible).
Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Thermal protection device
has been activated.
Thermal protection device will
automatically reset.
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Call service center.
Oil Drip.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call service center.
If you encounter any additional
difficulties not listed, please call
our service center for help.
USA: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
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