TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION

Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental ignition of the

engine before making any repair

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT

No gasoline

Fill gas tank

START

 

 

Choke is not in the correct

Slide choke lever out to closed position

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

 

Water pressure built up in

Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure

 

the machine

 

 

 

 

 

For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.

 

 

 

UNIT DOES NOT

Diameter of garden hose is

Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger garden hose

REACH HIGH

too small

 

PRESURE

 

 

Water supply is restricted

Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and

 

 

 

blockage

 

 

 

 

Not enough inlet water

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose

 

supply

for kinks, leaks or blockage.

 

 

 

 

Water inlet filter is clogged

Remove filter and rinse out in warm water

 

 

 

 

Black detergent nozzle is

Remove black detergent nozzle and attach

 

attached

high pressure nozzle

 

 

 

OUTPUT PRES-

Not enough inlet water

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose

SURE

supply.

for kinks, leaks or blockage

VARIES HIGH AND

 

 

Pump is sucking air

Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.

LOW

 

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

 

 

 

 

Spray nozzle is obstructed

Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle

 

 

 

 

Calcified gun, hose or

Run distilled vinegar through detergent

 

spray wand

suction tube.

 

 

 

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Karcher G2600XC, G2800XC manual Troubleshooting

G2600XC, G2800XC specifications

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