Karcher K 2200 IB manual TROUBLE SHOOTING - continued, Usa, Can

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TROUBLE SHOOTING - 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 to
	tube is clogged.		remove debris.
	Damaged or clogged		Remove obstruction or replace
	detergent suction tube.		detergent suction tube.
	Spray wand is in high		Turn spray wand tip to low pressure
	pressure position.		position.
	Discharge nozzle is		Blow out or remove debris with a
	obstructed.		fine needle.
Garden hose	Loose fitting.		Tighten fittings.
connection leaks.
	Missing/worn rubber washer.		Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks.	Spray wand not properly		Insert the spray wand into the trigger
	attached.		gun. Carefully press in against the
			spring tension and twist into the
			locked position.
	Broken o-ring or plastic		Call Kärcher customer service
	insert.		hotline and order repair kit
			(part no. 2.883-111.0).
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	Loose fittings.		Check that all fittings are tight.
pump (up to 10
drops per minute	Thermal protection device		Thermal protection device will
is permissible).	has been activated.		automatically reset.
	Water seals are damaged		Call service center.
	or worn.
Oil Drip.	Oil seals are damaged or		Call service center.
	worn.
	If you encounter any additional
	difficulties not listed, please call
	our service center for help.
		USA: 1-800-537-4129
			www.karcher-usa.com
		CAN: 1-800-465-4980
			www.karcher.ca