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:

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

G2600XC, G2800XC specifications

The Karcher G2800XC and G2600XC are highly efficient gas-powered pressure washers designed for residential and commercial cleaning tasks. Both models boast impressive pressure ratings and are equipped with advanced features for ease of use and versatility.

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