Karcher K 2300 ABI manual TROUBLE SHOOTING - continued, In USA Call, Symptom, Cause, Solution

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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
	Thermal protection device	Thermal protection device will
per minute
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.

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