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No detergent.
Detergent suction tube not prop-
erly connected to the machine.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.
Filter on detergent suction tube
is clogged.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Detergent filter valve is at lowest
setting.
Set detergent filter valve to a
higher setting.
Damaged or clogged detergent
suction tube.
Remove obstruction or re-
place detergent suction tube.
A high pressure nozzle is
attached.
Replace with black detergent
nozzle.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris
with fine needle.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
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
Pump is noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squeez-
ing trigger gun until a steady
flow of water emerges
through the nozzle.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute
is permissible).
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support
Thermal protection device is
activated.
Thermal protection device will
auto reset. Do not run pump
for more than 5 minutes with-
out spraying.
Oil Drip.
Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Support
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