Karcher K 1800 IB manual Trouble Shooting, Symptom Cause Solution

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom	Cause	Solution
Engine will not start	No gasoline.	Fill gas tank.
	Low oil level.	Add oil.
	Choke is not in correct	Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”
	position.	position.
	Model K 1800 IB:	Model K 1800 IB:
	Engine needs to be	Slide the throttle control to the fast
	primed	position. Then push primer ball
		three times. Wait 3 seconds
		between each push.
		Note: in cold weather push 5 times
	Engine throttle is not in	Position the throttle to “FAST”.
For additional	correct position.
engine problems
	Pressure built up in the	Squeeze the trigger to release the
refer to the engine
owners manual.	high pressure washer.	pressure.
Unit does not reach	Diameter of garden hose	Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
high pressure.	is too small.	hose.
	Water supply is restricted.	Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
		and blockage.
	Not enough inlet water supply.	Open water source full force.
	Water inlet filter is clogged.	Remove filter and rinse out in warm
		water.
	Spray wand is in low	Turn spray wand tip to high pres-
	pressure position.	sure position.
Output pressure	Not enough inlet water sup-	Turn water on full force. Check gar-
varies high and low.	ply.	den 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 with a
	obstructed.	fine needle.
	Calcified gun, hose or	Run distilled vinegar through
	spray wand.	detergent suction tube.

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