Karcher K 5000 G Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution Engine will not, Start, High pressure

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

No gasoline.

Fill gas tank.

 

 

start

 

 

 

 

Low oil level.

Add oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke is not in correct

Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”

 

 

 

position.

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 is

Replace with a 3/4 inch garden

 

 

high pressure.

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.

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

Spray wand is in low

Turn spray wand tip to high pressure

 

 

 

pressure position.

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output pressure

Not enough inlet water supply.

Turn water on full force. Check garden

 

 

varies high and low.

 

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 spray

Run distilled vinegar through

 

 

 

wand.

detergent suction tube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents High Pressure Washer Operator Manual Never Model K 5000 G OverviewWater Supply Cold Water Only Safety WarningsNo tools required Assembly InstructionsOperating Instructions Vario spray wand Using the AccessoriesFollowing Karcher detergents are available Working with DetergentDetergents can only be applied at low pressure Remove Step Shutting Down & CLEAN-UPWinterizing and LONG-TERM Storage With or without detergent Cleaning TipsDeck Cleaning Cement Patios Brick and StoneRecommendations Optional Cleaning AccessoriesBarbecue Grills, Outdoor Power Equipment Gardening Tools Patio & Lawn FurnitureHigh pressure TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution Engine will not StartSpray wand leaks Symptom Cause Solution No detergentGarden hose Connection leaks