Troubleshooting

￿CAUTION

Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Motor will not start

On/Off switch is in the “OFF”

Turn switch to the “ON” (I)

 

(O) position.

position

 

Tripped GFCI plug.

Press “RESET” button on

 

 

GFCI plug.

 

Power cord is not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

 

Electrical outlet does not

Try a different outlet.

 

supply adequate power.

 

Unit does not reach

Diameter of garden hose is

Replace with a 5/8 inch or

high pressure.

too small.

larger garden hose.

 

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks,

 

 

leaks and blockage.

 

Not enough inlet water

Open water source full force.

 

supply.

 

 

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in

 

 

warm water.

 

Spray wand is on low

Turn spray wand to high

 

pressure position.

pressure position.

Output pressure

Not enough inlet water

Turn water on full force.

varies high and low.

supply.

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.

 

Discharge nozzle is

Blow out or remove debris

 

obstructed.

with a fine needle.

 

Calcified gun, hose or spray

Run distilled vinegar through

 

wand.

detergent suction tube.

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Karcher K 2.56 M manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

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