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       CAUTION

Remove the spark plug cable to prevent ac-
cidental ignition of the engine before making any 
repair.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine will not start

No gasoline

Fill gas tank

Choke is not in the correct position.

Slide choke lever out to closed position.

Water pressure built up in the ma-
chine.

Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure.

For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.

Unit does not reach
high pressure.

Diameter of garden hose is too
small.

Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger garden
hose.

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage.

Not enough inlet water supply.

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.

Black detergent nozzle is attached.

Remove black detergent nozzle and attach
high pressure nozzle

Output pressure
varies high and low.

Not enough inlet water supply.

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.

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 inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.

Spray nozzle is obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.

Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.

Run distilled vinegar through detergent suc-
tion tube.

No detergent.

Detergent suction tube not properly
connected to the machine.

Check connection.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent, for best results use
Kärcher® detergent.

Filter on detergent suction tube is
clogged.

Run warm water through filter to remove 
debris.

Damaged or clogged detergent suc-
tion tube.

Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube.

A high pressure nozzle is attached.

Replace with black detergent nozzle.

Metering valve closed.

Open metering valve.

Spray nozzle is obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.

Garden hose con-
nection leaks.

Loose fittings.

Check and replace if necessary.

Missing/worn rubber washer.

Insert new washer.

Spray wand leaks.

Spray wand not properly attached.

Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until
connection is tight.

Broken o-ring or plastic insert.

Call Customer Support

Summary of Contents for G 2600 PC

Page 1: ...9 800 499 0 01 10A G 2600 PC English 2 Espa ol 16 Fran ais 31...

Page 2: ...0 Serial no Safety Alert Symbols Owner User Responsibility Customer Support Mexico The owner and or user must have an under standing of the manufacturer s operating instruc tions and warnings before...

Page 3: ...High pressure hose 5 Gas tank 6 Spray wand 7 Dipstick 8 Water inlet with garden hose connector 9 Quick connect high pressure outlet 10 Detergent suction tube with lter 11 Quick connect nozzles 12 Wate...

Page 4: ...se acids alkaline solvents or any ammable material in this product These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine WARNING Gun Kicks Back Hold with bo...

Page 5: ...avoid this risk we recommend tting a water lter Garden hose must be at least 5 8 inch in diameter Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 5 GPM gallons per minute Flow rate can be determined...

Page 6: ...holder STEP 5 Attach the wand to the spray gun Assembling ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6 Pull the spring loaded collar of the wand back to insert your choice of quick connect nozzle STEP 7 Release the c...

Page 7: ...e high pressure hose until the collar clicks WARNING High pressure in quick connect area Risk of injury caused by improperly locked high pressure hose Make sure you hear a click when insert ing the hi...

Page 8: ...hose until the collar clicks WARNING High pressure in quick connect area Risk of injury caused by improperly locked high pressure hose Make sure you hear a click when inserting the high pressure hose...

Page 9: ...zle For dirt accumulation over a large surface 40 spray angle White nozzle For moderate dirt accumulation over a large surface 65 spray angle Black detergent nozzle For operating with detergent or cle...

Page 10: ...for use with cleaning detergents recommended by the manufacturer The use of other cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the machine and void the warranty Always Use K rcher Detergent for Be...

Page 11: ...suction tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water Siphon water at low pressure for one minute STEP 2 Move the engine stop switch to the OFF position STEP 3 Turn off the water source...

Page 12: ...take the pressure washer to a K rcher Authorized Service Center for repair You can locate a ser vice center in your area online at www karcher residential com with or without detergent Pre rinse clean...

Page 13: ...ent to dry on surface Rinse at high pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 3 6 inches from the cleaning surface Always clean from top to bottom and from left to right For...

Page 14: ...ge Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and ttings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady ow of water emerges through the nozzle Water inlet lter is clog...

Page 15: ...permissible Loose ttings Tighten ttings Water seals are damaged or worn Call Customer Support Thermal protection device is acti vated Thermal protection device will auto reset Do not run pump for more...

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