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No detergent.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best
results use Kärcher detergent.
Filter on detergent siphon tube
is clogged.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Damaged or clogged detergent
siphon tube.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent siphon tube.
Spray wand is in high-pressure
position.
Turn spray wand tip to low-
pressure position.
Discharge 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.
Insert the spray wand into the
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the locked position.
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 squeezing
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.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support
Oil drip.
Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Support
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