TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to prevent ac-
cidental ignition of the engine before making any
repair.
Symptom
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
No gasoline
Fill gas tank
Choke is not in the correct position.
Slide choke lever out to closed position.
Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure.
Water pressure built up in the ma-
chine.
For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose is too
small.
Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger garden
hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.
Black detergent nozzle is attached.
Remove black detergent nozzle and attach
high pressure nozzle
Output pressure
varies high and low.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.
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 inlet filter is clogged.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.
Run distilled vinegar through detergent suc-
tion tube.
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 suc-
tion tube.
Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube.
A high pressure nozzle is attached.
Metering valve closed.
Replace with black detergent nozzle.
Open metering valve.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.
Garden hose con-
nection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Check and replace if necessary.
Insert new washer.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Spray wand not properly attached.
Spray wand leaks.
Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until
connection is tight.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
Call Customer Support
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