Symptom
Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Damaged or clogged deter-
gent suction tube.
Remove obstruction or repla-
ce detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high pressu- Turn spray wand tip to low
re position.
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstruc- Blow out or remove debris
ted.
Loose fittings.
with fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Garden hose con-
nection leaks.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks.
Spray wand not properly atta- Insert the spray wand into the
ched.
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension
and twist into the locked posi-
tion.
Broken o-ring or plastic in-
sert.
Call service center.
Pump is noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squee-
zing trigger gun until a steady
flow of water emerges throu-
gh the nozzle.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are
tight.
drops per minute is Water seals are damaged or Call service center.
permissible).
Oil Drip.
worn.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call service center.
Kärcher Customer Support USA
Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit
our website: www.karcher-usa.com
If you encounter any additional difficul-
ties not listed, please call for help.
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