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No detergent. Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Damaged or clogged deter-
gent suction tube.
Remove obstruction or repla-
ce detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high pressu-
re position.
Turn spray wand tip to low
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstruc-
ted.
Blow out or remove debris
with fine needle.
Garden hose con-
nection leaks.
Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly atta-
ched.
Insert the spray wand into the
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension
and twist into the locked posi-
tion.
Broken o-ring or plastic in-
sert.
Call Customer Support.
Pump is noisy. Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squee-
zing trigger gun until a steady
flow of water emerges throu-
gh the nozzle.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute is
permissible).
Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are
tight.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support.
Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support.
Symptom Cause Solution
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