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TROUBLESHOOTING
– continued
Symptom Cause
Solution
No detergent.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Pump is noisy.
Water leaks
from pump.
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.
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 fine needle.
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand extension
not properly attached.
Broken o-ring.
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 an o-ring.
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 of your choice into
the the wand extension. Push in and turn
clockwise to lock spray wand in place.
Insert the spray wand extension into
the trigger gun. Press in against the
spring tension and twist into the lock
position. Turn the spray wand exten-
sion collar clockwise 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.
Kärcher Customer Support USA
Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.
In USA Call:
1-800-537-4129
or visit our website: www.karcher-usa.com
Detergent filter valve is
at lowest setting.
Set detergent filter valve to a high-
er setting.
