Karcher K 8000 G TROUBLESHOOTING - continued, K8000G Manual 11/30/01 506 PM Page, Symptom, Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING - 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 nozzle is in high	Turn spray nozzle tip to ”CHEM”
	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.
Triple jet nozzle or	Nozzle or spray wand not	Tighten connections
Spray wand leaks.	properly attached.
	Broken “o”-ring.	Call Kärcher customer service
		hotline and order “o”-ring.
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