Karcher K 2.97 M specifications TROUBLESHOOTING - continued, Run warm water through filter to

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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued

Symptom	Cause	Solution
No detergent.	Detergent suction tube not properly	Check connection.
	connected to the machine.
	Detergent is too thick.	Dilute detergent.
	Filter on detergent suction tube is	Run warm water through filter to
	clogged.	remove debris.
	Damaged or clogged detergent	Remove obstruction or replace
	suction tube.	detergent suction tube.
	Spray wand is installed.	Remove spray wand.
Garden hose	Loose fittings.	Tighten fittings.
connection leaks.
	Missing/worn rubber washer.	Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks.	Spray wand not properly attached.	Insert the spray wand into the
		trigger gun. Carefully press in
		against the spring tension and
		twist into the locked position.
	Broken o-ring or plastic insert.	Call service center
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 from pump	Loose fittings.	Check that all fittings are tight.
(up to 10 drops per minute
	Water seals are damaged or worn.	Call service center.
is permissible).
Oil Drips.	Oil seals are damaged or worn.	Call service center.

If you encounter any additional difficulties not listed, please call our service center at 1-800-465-4980 for help, or visit www.karcher.ca