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| No detergent. | Detergent suction tube not | Check connection. | |
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| properly connected to the |
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| Detergent is too thick. | Dilute detergent, for best results use |
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| Kärcher detergent. |
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| Filter on detergent suction | Run warm water through filter to |
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| tube is clogged. | remove debris. |
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| Damaged or clogged | Remove obstruction or replace |
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| detergent suction tube. | detergent suction tube. |
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| Spray nozzle is in high | Turn spray nozzle tip to ”CHEM” |
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| pressure position. | position. |
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| Discharge nozzle is | Blow out or remove debris with a |
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| obstructed. | fine needle. |
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| Garden hose | Loose fitting. | Tighten fittings. | |
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| connection leaks. |
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| Missing/worn rubber washer. | Insert new washer. | ||
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| Triple jet nozzle or | Nozzle or spray wand not | Tighten connections | |
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| Spray wand leaks. | properly attached. |
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| Broken | Call Kärcher customer service |
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| hotline and order |
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| Pump is noisy. | Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air | |
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| tight. Turn off machine and purge |
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| pump by squeezing trigger gun until |
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| a steady flow of water emerges |
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| through the nozzle. |
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| Water leaks from | Loose fittings. | Check that all fittings are tight. | |
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| pump (up to 10 |
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| Thermal protection device | Thermal protection device will | ||
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| is permissible). | has been activated. | automatically reset. | |
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| Water seals are damaged | Call service center. |
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| or worn. |
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| Oil Drip. | Oil seals are damaged or | Call service center. | |
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| worn. |
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| If you encounter any additional |
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| difficulties not listed, please call |
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| our service center for help. |
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| Karcher Customer Support USA |
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