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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued
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No detergent. | Detergent suction tube not | Check connection. | |
| properly connected to the |
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| machine. |
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| Detergent is too thick. | Dilute detergent, for best results | |
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| use Kärcher detergent. | |
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| Filter on detergent suction | Run warm water through filter | |
| tube is clogged. | to remove debris. | |
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| Damaged or clogged | Remove obstruction or | |
| detergent suction tube. | replace detergent suction tube. | |
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| Quattro Nozzle is in | Turn Quattro Nozzle to low | |
| high pressure position. | pressure position. | |
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| Discharge nozzle | Blow out or remove debris | |
| is obstructed. | with fine needle. | |
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| Detergent container is empty. | Add more detergent. | |
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Garden hose | Loose fittings. | Tighten fittings. | |
connection leaks. |
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Missing/worn rubber washer. | Insert new washer. | ||
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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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| tension and twist into the lock position. | |
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| Turn the spray wand extension collar | |
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| clockwise until tight. | |
| Broken | Call Kärcher customer service | |
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| hotline and order an | |
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Pump is noisy. | Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are | |
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| air 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. | |
Water leaks | Loose fittings. | Check that all fittings are tight. | |
from pump. |
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Water seals are | Call service center. | ||
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| damaged or worn. |
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Oil Drip. | Oil seals are damaged or worn. | Call service center. | |
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In USA Call: | If you encounter any additional | |
difficulties not listed, please call | ||
our service center for help. | ||
or visit our website: | ||
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Kärcher Customer Support USA