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No gasoline.

-Fill gas tank.

Choke is not in correct position.

-Slide choke lever out to closed position.

Engine throttle is not in correct position.

-Slide the throttle lever up about 1/3 of the way toward the fast positon.

Pressure built up in the high pressure washer.

-Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure.

For additional engine problems refer to the engine owners manual.

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Diameter of garden hose is too small.

-Replace with a 3/4 inch garden 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.

Black detergent nozzle is attached.

-Remove black detergent nozzle and attach a high pressure nozzle.

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Not enough inlet water supply.

-Turn water on full force. Check garden 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.

Spray nozzle is obstructed.

-Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.

Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.

-Run distilled vinegar through detergent suction tube.

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Detergent suction tube not properly connected to the machine.

-Check connection.

Detergent is too thick.

-Dilute detergent. For best results, use Kärcher detergent.

Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged.

-Run warm water through filter to remove debris.

Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube.

-Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube.

A high pressure nozzle is attached.

-Replace with black detergent nozzle.

Spray nozzle is obstructed.

-Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.

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Karcher G 2800 OH manual Troubleshooting