Karcher K 5000 G Symptom Cause Solution No detergent, Garden hose, Connection leaks, Pump up to

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	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
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			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
		Thermal protection device	Thermal protection device will
	drops 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.
			Karcher Customer Support USA
			1-800- 537-4129