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14
CLEANING TIPS
CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental ignition of the engine before making any repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
■
Before cleaning any surface, test spray pa-
ttern and distance in an inconspicuous area.
■
If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer may
remove the loose paint from the surface.
■
When using on surfaces which might come in
contact with food, flush surfaces with plenty
of drinking water.
■
For additional cleaning tips, visit our
website at
www.karcher.com.au
or
www.karcher.co.nz.
Recommendations
Optional accessories are available to further
enhance your cleaning capabilities. These acces-
sories are accurate as of the printing date of this
manual. Please check our website:
www.karcher.com.au
or
www.karcher.co.nz.
for
pricing and up-to-date information.
– Extension Hose
– Turbo Nozzle
Optional Accessories
Symptom
Cause
Solution
ENGINE WILL
NOT START
No petrol
Fill petrol tank
Engine switch OFF
Turn engine switch to the ON position
Choke is not in the correct
position
Slide choke lever out to closed position
Water pressure built up in
the machine
Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure
The fuel switch is not in the
correct position
Slide fuel lever to open position
For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.
NOT ENOUGH
PRESSURE
Diameter of garden hose is
too small
Replace with a 5/8” inside diameter or larger
garden hose
Water supply is restricted
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks or
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
OUTPUT
PRESSURE
VARIES HIGH AND
LOW
Spray nozzle is obstructed
Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle
Calcified gun, hose or
spray wand
Run distilled vinegar through detergent
suction tube.