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Symptom Cause 

Solution

No detergent.

Garden hose 
connection leaks.

Pump is noisy.

Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute 
is permissible).

Oil Drip.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent, for best results use
Kärcher detergent.

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.

Soap nozzle not installed

Attach soap nozzle to  spray wand
extension.

Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.

Blow out or remove debris with fine
needle.

Loose fittings.

Tighten fittings.

Missing/worn rubber washer.

Insert new washer.

Spray wand extension 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.

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 or
Spray wand 
extension leaks.

Spray wand 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.

Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.

Check connection.

If you encounter any additional 
difficulties not listed, please call 
our service center for help.

Karcher Customer Support USA

1-800-537-4129

Summary of Contents for K 460 M

Page 1: ...ts 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 460 M Part No 1 189 203 0 High Pressu...

Page 2: ...On Off switch 13 Detergent suction tube 14 Detergent filter 15 High pressure outlet 16 Water inlet 17 Package of 8 screws not pictured 2 1 5 3 10 13 9 8 16 15 6 7 14 12 Never point nozzle at people or...

Page 3: ...ting not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged extension cords Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged Do not abuse exten sion cord and do not yank on any cord to d...

Page 4: ...es apart and align with slotted areas of mobile adapter brackets and snap into position Tighten the 4 screws Water Supply Cold Water Only Water hose must be at least 3 4 inch in diameter Flow rate of...

Page 5: ...position Step 3 Connect garden hose to unit s water inlet Step 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Step 5 Plug the power cord into the power outlet Trigger the...

Page 6: ...60 for maximum dirt cutting action effectively increasing cleaning per formance up to 50 This wand combines the cleaning performance of a 0 pencil jet with the surface coverage of a wide angle nozzle...

Page 7: ...ntainer with Karcher detergent Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the container Step 3 Turn on the pressure washer Pull trigger to operate unit Liquid detergent is drawn into the unit...

Page 8: ...n 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 low press...

Page 9: ...ing 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 Brick and Stone with o...

Page 10: ...rect ly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure Allow K rcher All Purpose Cleaner to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If needed use special Wa...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...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...

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