Oil Drip.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Run warm water through filter to
remove debris.
Damaged or clogged
detergent suction tube.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction 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 a
fine needle.
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Insert new washer.
Spray wand not properly
attached.
Broken o-ring or plastic
insert.
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.
Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Call service center.
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Thermal protection device will
automatically reset.
Thermal protection device
has been activated.
Call Kärcher customer service
hotline and order repair kit
(part no. 2.883-111.0).
Pump is sucking air.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call service center.
Spray wand extension not
properly attached.
Insert the spray wand into the spray
wand extension. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and twist
into the locked position.
Slide the spray wand extension into
the gun. Turn the wand collar clock-
wise onto the gun threads until tight.
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If you encounter any additional
difficulties not listed, please call
our service center for help.
Symptom Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Spray wand or Spray
extension wand
leaks.
Pump is noisy.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10 drops
per minute
is permissible).
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best results
use Kärcher detergent.
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Check connection.
The filter is closed.
Open the filter by turning it to the
desired detergent intake.
