Karcher G2800XC No Detergent, Garden Hose, Connection, Leaks, Spray Wand, Pump is Noisy, Missible

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Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

NO DETERGENT.

Detergent suction tube not

Check connection

 

properly

 

 

connected to the machine

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent is too thick

Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärcher

 

 

detergent

 

 

 

 

Filter on detergent suction

Run warm water through filter to remove

 

tube is clogged

debris

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged or clogged deter-

Remove obstruction or replace detergent

 

gent suction tube

suction tube

 

 

 

 

 

 

A high pressure nozzle is

Replace with black detergent nozzle

 

attached

 

 

 

 

 

Metering valve closed

Open metering valve

 

 

 

 

Spray nozzle is obstructed

Blow out or remove debris with fine needle

 

 

 

GARDEN HOSE

Loose fittings

Tighten fittings

CONNECTION

 

 

Missing/worn rubber

Insert new washer

LEAKS

washer

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRAY WAND

Spray wand not properly

Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until

LEAKS

attached

connection is tight

 

 

 

 

Broken o-ring or plastic

Call Customer Support

 

insert

 

 

 

 

PUMP IS NOISY

Not enough gas or engine

Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.

 

oil

Turn off machine and purge pump by

 

squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of

 

 

 

 

water emerges through the nozzle

 

 

 

WATER LEAKS

Loose fittings

Tighten fittings

FROM PUMP (UP

 

 

Water seals are damaged

 

TO 10 DROP PER

Call Customer Support

or worn.

MINUTE IS PER-

 

 

 

Thermal protection device

Thermal protection device will auto reset.

MISSIBLE)

 

Do not run pump for more than 5 minutes

 

is activated.

 

without spraying

 

 

 

 

 

OIL DRIP

Oil seals are damaged or

Call Customer Support

 

worn

 

 

 

 

If the symptom you are experiencing is not listed above, or if the provided solutions do not solve your issue, please visit our extensive online trouble- shooting database at:

www.karcherresidential.com/help.

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Contents G2600XC G2800XC Owner/User Responsibility Safety Alert SymbolsSpecifications Kärcher Customer Support USA CanadaModel Overview Important Safety Instructions Tire pressure should not exceed max psiRequired Tools included Assembly InstructionsWater Supply Cold Water Only Hardware includedStep AssemblingDescription Purpose Illustration Place the quick connect nozzles in the nozzle holder Operating Instructions Do not use leaded gasolineWorking with Detergents Using the AccessoriesQuick connect nozzles Shutting Down & CLEAN-UP DetergentsEngine Deck Cleaning House SidingKärcher pump Cement Patios, Brick and Stone Barbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment & Gardening ToolsOptional Accessories Cars, Boats & MotorcyclesTroubleshooting Connection No DetergentGarden Hose LeaksResponsabilidades del Propietario/usuario Símbolos de aviso de seguridadEspecificaciones Servicio de asistencia al cliente De Kärcher USA/CanadaAdvertencia Vista General DEL ModeloInstrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad Riesgo de explosión no pulverizar sobre Líquidos inflamables AtenciónHerramientas necesarias Incluidas Suministro DE Agua Sólo agua fríaInstrucciones DE Montaje Partes IncluidasPaso MontajeDescripción Objetivo Dibujo Enchufar las boquillas en el porta boquillas No usar agua caliente Instrucciones DE FuncionamientoNo usar gasolina con plomo Trabajar CON Detergentes Utilización DE LOS AccesoriosBoquillas de conexión rápida No utilice nunca DetergentesApagado Y Limpieza El uso de estos objetos invalidará la garantíaLimpieza de cubiertas Revestimiento de la casa Bomba KärcherMotor Mobiliario de patios y jardines Patios de cemento, ladrillos PiedraAutos, Barcas & Motocicletas RecomendacionesLocalización Y Reparación DE Averías Gente No EntraDeter LA ConexCaractéristiques Symboles dalerte de sécuritéService à la clientèle aux États Unisde EE.UU./Canada Responsabilité du propriétaire De lutilisateurGénéralités Consignes DE Sécurité ImportantesConserver CES Instructions Outils requis non fournis Alimentation EN EAU eau froide uniquementInstructions DE Montage Quincaillerie fournieEtape AssemblageDescription Usage Ilustration Placer la buse à connexion rapide dans le support de buse Mode Demploi Ne pas utiliser deau chaudeEmploi DE Détergents Utilisation DES AccessoiresBuses à connexion rapide ETAPE1 DétergentsATTENTIONArrêt DE Lappareil ET Nettoyage Pompe Kärcher Remisage Hivernal ET Entreposage a Long TermeConsignes Dentretien Conseils DE NettoyagePatios de ciment, briques et pierres RecommandationsAccessoires optionnels Meubles de patio et de jardinDépannage LE Raccord DU Symptôme Cause Solution IL NY a PAS DE DÉTergent Tuyau

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