Karcher K 2.89 M specifications Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

No detergent.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filter on detergent suction tube is

Run warm water through filter to

 

 

clogged.

remove debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged or clogged detergent

Remove obstruction or replace

 

 

suction tube.

detergent suction tube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variopower nozzle is in high

Turn nozzle tip to low pressure

 

 

pressure position.

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge nozzle is obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with a

 

 

 

fine needle.

 

 

 

 

Garden hose

Loose fittings.

Tighten fittings.

connection leaks.

 

 

 

 

Missing/worn rubber washer.

Insert new washer.

 

 

 

 

 

Variopower nozzle leaks.

Variopower nozzle not properly

Insert the variopower nozzle into

 

 

attached.

the trigger gun. Carefully press in

 

 

 

against the spring tension and

 

 

 

twist into the locked position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broken o-ring or plastic insert.

Call Customer Service.

 

 

 

 

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

Loose fittings.

Check that all fittings are tight.

to 10 drops per minute is

 

 

Water seals are damaged or worn.

Call Customer Service.

permissible).

 

 

 

Oil Drip.

Oil seals are damaged or worn.

Call Customer Service.

 

 

 

 

If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call Customer Service at 1-800-465-4980for help, or visit www.karcher.ca

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Contents 89 M Overview High Pressure Washer NeverImportant Precautions Read First Safety WarningsExtension Cords Important Precautions Assembly InstructionsWater Supply Cold Water Only StepOperating Instructions Using the Accessories Variopower Nozzle Rotary NozzleWorking with Detergents Following Kärcher detergents are availableNever use Shutting Down & CLEAN-UP Maintenance InstructionsCleaning Water inlet filterCleaning Tips Winterizing and LONG-TERM StorageCleaning Tips Optional CleaningKärcher 2 Year Warranty Troubleshooting Troubleshooting