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| No detergent. | Detergent suction tube not | Check connection. | |
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| Detergent is too thick. | Dilute detergent, for best results | |
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| use Kärcher detergent. | |
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| Filter on detergent suction | Run warm water through filter | |
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| tube is clogged. | to remove debris. | |
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| Damaged or clogged | Remove obstruction or | |
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| detergent suction tube. | replace detergent suction tube. | |
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| Spray wand is in | Turn spray wand tip to | |
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| high pressure position. | low pressure position. | |
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| Discharge nozzle | Blow out or remove debris | |
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| is obstructed. | with fine needle. | |
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| Detergent container is empty. | Add more detergent. | |
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| Detergent filter valve is | Set detergent filter valve to a high- | |
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| at lowest setting. | er setting. | |
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| Garden hose | Loose fittings. | Tighten fittings. | |
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| Missing/worn rubber washer. | Insert new washer. | |||
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| Spray wand | Spray wand not | Insert the spray wand of your choice into | |
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| or Spray wand | properly attached. | the the wand extension. Push in and turn | |
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| extension leaks. |
| clockwise to lock spray wand in place. | |
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| Spray wand extension | Insert the spray wand extension into | |
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| not properly attached. | the trigger gun. Press in against the | |
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| spring tension and twist into the lock | |
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| position. Turn the spray wand exten- | |
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| sion collar clockwise until tight.. | |
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| Broken | Call Kärcher customer service | |
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| Pump is noisy. | Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are | |
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| air tight. Turn off machine and | |
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| purge pump by squeezing trigger | |
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| gun until a steady flow of water | |
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| emerges through the nozzle. | |
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| Water leaks | Loose fittings. | Check that all fittings are tight. | |
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| from pump. |
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| Water seals are | Call service center. | ||
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| damaged or worn. |
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| Oil Drip. | Oil seals are damaged or worn. | Call service center. | |
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