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TROUBLESHOOTING                                     

Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.

Symptom Cause 

Solution

Motor will not start

Unit does not reach
high pressure.

Output pressure
varies high and low.

Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is not 
proper gauge.
Extension cord is damaged.

Replace extension cord with either 
a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord or a 50 ft.
10/2 gauge cord.

Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.

Try a different outlet.

Tripped circuit breaker

Reset breaker (power supply) or
ground fault circuit interrupter.

Diameter of garden hose
is too small.

Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
hose.

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.

Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.

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.

Discharge 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.

On/Off switch is in the
“OFF” position.

Turn switch to the “ON” position

Power cord is not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

Soap nozzle is installed.

Remove soap nozzle and connect 
spray wand.

The GFCI tripped.

Push the GFCI reset button on the
power cord plug.

Summary of Contents for K 240

Page 1: ...ents 6 Shut Down and Clean Up 7 Taking a Break 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 7 Cleaning Tips 8 9 Optional Cleaning Accessories 9 Troubleshooting 10 11 Model K 240 Part No 1 189 107 0 High Pressu...

Page 2: ...n tube not pictured 9 Detergent filter not pictured 10 High pressure outlet 11 Water inlet 2 1 5 3 6 7 11 Never point nozzle at people or animals Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this...

Page 3: ...ace if damaged Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to discon nect Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnec...

Page 4: ...h in diameter Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 5 GPM gallons per minute Flow rate can be determined by running the water for one minute into an empty 5 gallon container IMPORTANT PRECAU...

Page 5: ...ater on completely Step 2 Plug the power cord into the power outlet Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the spray nozzle Step 3 Turn on the pressure...

Page 6: ...re fan spray pattern High low spray wand High 15 Low 40 This nozzle attaches directly to the spray wand extension and is used to apply deter gents to the work area Soap Nozzle WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS...

Page 7: ...iner Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer Pull trigger to operate unit Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit and mixed with water Apply detergent to work area Do not allow detergent to dry on surface...

Page 8: ...l result in damage to the pump assembly and accessories TAKING A BREAK five minutes or more Step 1 Remove de tergent suction tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water Siphon water at...

Page 9: ...om in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 6 inches from the cleaning surface Caution Do not use rotating nozzle spray wand on siding as it may cause damage Cement Patios Bri...

Page 10: ...K rcher Pressure Wash place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow K rcher Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow deterg...

Page 11: ...ckage Not enough inlet water supply Open water source full force Water inlet filter is clogged Remove filter and rinse out in warm water Not enough inlet water supply Turn water on full force Check ga...

Page 12: ...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 fitti...

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