KARCHER Surface Cleaner 9.802-898.0 - C
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
AL
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
24
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
INADEQUATE
CLEANING POWER
Not enough PSI from pressure
washer
Ensure unit produces a minimum 2000 PSI.
Inadequate water supply
Turn water supply completely "ON" and/or
clean water filter on pressure washer. Ensure
unit produces a minimum of 2.4 GPM.
Engine RPM on pressure washer is
too low
Increase throttle.
Nozzle obstructed or worn
Clean or replace as necessary.
Incorrect nozzle orifice size
Insert correct nozzle.
ROTATING BAR WILL
NOT ROTATE
Seal has drag
Allow for break-in period.
Snap ring dislodged
Do not use! Contact your customer
service.
Seal malfunction
Do not use! Contact your customer
service.
Bearing failure
Do not use! Contact your customer
service.
EXCESSIVE VIBRA-
TION OF SURFACE
CLEANER OR
CLEANER BASE IS
CREATING A
SUCTION TO THE
SURFACE
Nozzle clogged
Clean or replace.
Rotating bar, bolts or fittings loose
Tighten.
Rotating bar or swivel rotor bent
Replace.
STREAKED
CLEANING
PATTERN
Insufficient water supply OR PSI of
pressure washer is too low. (Won't
allow Rotatin Bar to move.)
Increase water supply or ensure pressure
is a minimum of 2000 PSI and GPM is a
minimum of 2.4
Nozzle clogged
Clean or replace.
Cleaning too fast
Slow down pace.
WATER WEEPING
FROM SWIVEL
Small amount of seepage is normal No modification is necessary.
WATER SHOOTING
FROM SWIVEL
Seal malfunction
Replace.
LOW OPERATING
PRESSURE
Insufficient water supply. Closed
faucet. Inlet hose kinked
Use larger garden hose; clean inlet water
screen. Open faucet.
Clogged inlet hose strainer
Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape
leaks with teflon tape.
Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader
valve
Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install
repair kit when needed. Call local distributor.
Worn packing in pump
Call Dealer Customer Support.
Machine has been stored in
freezing temperatures
Thaw out machine completely, including
hose, spray gun and wand.
Slow engine RPM
Call local distributor.
