Karcher G3200XH manual Troubleshooting

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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