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9.801-509.0 - C • Karcher Operator's Manual
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
T
roub
leshooting Guide
22
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
OIL
DRIPPING
Oil seal worn
Check and replace if necessary.
LOW
OPERATING
PRESSURE
Faulty pressure gauge
Install new gauge.
Insuffi ent water supply
Use larger garden hose. Clean fi lter washer at
water inlet.
Old, worn or incorrect spray nozzle
Match nozzle number to machine
and /or replace new nozzle.
Belt Slippage
Tighten or replace. Use correct belt.
Plumbing or hose leak
Check plumbing system for leaks.
Retape leaks with tefl on tape.
Faulty or misadjusted unloader valve
(where applicable)
Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install
repair kit when needed.
Worn packing in pump
Install new packing kit.
Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge valves
in pump
Clean inlet and discharge valve.
Worn inlet or discharge valves
Replace with valve kit.
Obstruction in spray nozzle
Remove obstruction.
Leaking pressure control valve
(where applicable)
Rebuild or replace as needed.
Detergent metering valve left open
sucking air or faulty metering valve
Close and /or replace metering valve.
Slow motor RPM
Check incoming voltage.
LOW
WATER
TEMPERATURE
Improper size of gas lines
See sizing gas lines.
Low gas pressure
Increase gas pressure to machine.
Improper pressure regulator
Specify BTU, building gas pressure 11 w.c.i.
to machine for correct sizing of regulator.
Low gas pressure
Increase gas pressure
Soot buildup on coils not allowing heat
transfer
Clean coils.
Improper burner nozzle
See serial plate.
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