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No detergent.
Detergent siphon tube not
properly connected to the ma-
chine.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.
Filter on detergent siphon tube
is clogged.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Damaged or clogged deter-
gent siphon tube.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent siphon tube.
Spray wand is in high-pres-
sure position.
Turn spray wand tip to low-
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstruct-
ed.
Blow out or remove debris with
fine needle.
Garden hose con-
nection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly at-
tached.
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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