TROUBLESHOOTING –
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No detergent. |
| Detergent suction tube not properly |
| Check connection. |
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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 tube is |
| Run warm water through filter to |
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| remove debris. |
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| Damaged or clogged detergent |
| Remove obstruction or replace |
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| suction tube. |
| detergent suction tube. |
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| Spray wand is in high pressure |
| Turn spray wand tip to low |
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| pressure position. |
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| Discharge nozzle is obstructed. |
| Blow out or remove debris with |
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| fine needle. |
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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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Spray wand leaks. |
| Spray wand not properly attached. |
| Insert the spray wand into the trig- |
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| ger gun. Carefully press in against |
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| the spring tension and twist into |
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| the locked position. |
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| Broken |
| Call Kärcher customer service |
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| hotline and order repair kit (part |
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| no. |
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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 |
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| purge pump by squeezing trigger |
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| gun until a steady flow of water |
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| emerges through the nozzle. |
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Water leaks from pump |
| Loose fittings. |
| Check that all fittings are tight. |
(up to 10 drops per |
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| Water seals are damaged or worn. |
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Oil Drip. |
| Oil seals are damaged or worn. |
| Call service center. |
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If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center for help.
Karcher Customer Support USA
