Symptom
Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the ma-
chine.
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.
Spray wand is in high pres-
sure position.
Remove obstruction or re-
place detergent suction tube.
Turn spray wand tip to low
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstruct- Blow out or remove debris
ed.
with fine needle.
Garden hose connec-Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
tion leaks.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks.
Spray wand not properly at- Insert the spray wand into the
tached.
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the lokked position.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.Call Customer Support
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
Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are tight.
pump (up to 10 drops Water seals are damaged or Call Customer Support
per minute is permis-worn.
sible).
Oil Drip.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support
Kärcher Customer Support USA
If you encounter any additional difficul-
ties not listed, please call
1-800-537-4129 for help or visit our
website: www.karcher-usa.com/home
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