Karcher K 2.26M manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

Troubleshooting

￿CAUTION

Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.

Symptom	Cause	Solution
Motor will not start	On/Off switch is in the “OFF”	Turn switch to the “ON” (I)
	(O) position.	position
	Tripped GFCI plug.	Press “RESET” button on
		GFCI plug.
	Power cord is not plugged in.	Plug in power cord.
	Electrical outlet does not	Try a different outlet.
	supply adequate power.
Unit does not reach	Diameter of garden hose is	Replace with a 5/8 inch or
high pressure.	too small.	larger garden hose.
	Water supply is restricted.	Check garden hose for kinks,
		leaks and blockage.
	Not enough inlet water	Open water source full force.
	supply.
	Water inlet filter is clogged.	Remove filter and rinse out in
		warm water.
	Spray wand is on low	Turn spray wand to high
	pressure position.	pressure position.
Output pressure	Not enough inlet water	Turn water on full force.
varies high and low.	supply.	Check garden hose for kinks,
		leaks or blockage.
	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 inlet filter is clogged.	Remove filter and rinse out in
		warm water.
	Discharge nozzle is	Blow out or remove debris
	obstructed.	with a fine needle.
	Calcified gun, hose or spray	Run distilled vinegar through
	wand.	detergent suction tube.

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