Symptom
Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Detergent suction tube not Check connection.
properly connected to the
machine.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher
Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter
tube is clogged. to remove debris.
Damaged or clogged deter- Remove obstruction or replace
gent suction tube. detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high pres- Turn spray wand tip to low
®
detergent.
sure position.
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is ob-
structed.
Blow out or remove debris with
fine needle.
Garden hose con- Loose fittings.
nection leaks.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber wash- Insert new washer.
er.
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 locked position.
Broken o-ring or plastic in- Call Customer Support
sert.
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.
pump (up to 10
dropsperminuteis worn.
permissible).
Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged or Call Customer Support
Oil Drip.
Oil seals are damaged or
Call Customer Support
worn.
If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please visit our website.
USA / Canada:
www.karcher-help.com
México:
www.karcher.com.mx
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