Karcher K 1400 TROUBLESHOOTING - continued, K1400 electric 6/27/02 6/27/02 1001 AM Page, Oil Drip

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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued

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
	tube is clogged.	to remove debris.
	Damaged or clogged	Remove obstruction or
	detergent suction tube.	replace detergent suction tube.
	Quattro Nozzle is in	Turn Quattro Nozzle to low
	high pressure position.	pressure position.
	Discharge nozzle	Blow out or remove debris
	is obstructed.	with fine needle.
	Detergent container is empty.	Add more detergent.
Garden hose	Loose fittings.	Tighten fittings.
connection leaks.
	Missing/worn rubber washer.	Insert new washer.
Quattro Nozzle	Quattro Nozzle not properly	Insert the Quattro Nozzle into an accessory
or accessory leaks.	attached.	of your choice. Push in and turn clockwise
		to lock Quattro Nozzle in place.
	Spray wand extension	Insert the spray wand extension into the
	not properly attached.	trigger gun. Press in against the spring
		tension and twist into the lock position.
		Turn the spray wand extension collar
		clockwise until tight.
	Broken o-ring.	Call Kärcher customer service
		hotline and order an o-ring.
Pump is noisy.	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 leaks	Loose fittings.	Check that all fittings are tight.
from pump.
	Water seals are	Call service center.
	damaged or worn.
Oil Drip.	Oil seals are damaged or worn.	Call service center.

In USA Call:	If you encounter any additional
	difficulties not listed, please call
1-800-537-4129
	our service center for help.
or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com

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