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Symptom
Cause
Solution
NO DETERGENT
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged
Run warm water through filter to remove
debris
Damaged or clogged deter
-
gent suction tube
Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube
A high pressure nozzle is
attached
Replace with black detergent nozzle
Spray nozzle is obstructed
Blow out or remove debris with fine needle
GARDEN HOSE
CONNECTION
LEAKS
Loose fittings
Tighten fittings
Missing/worn rubber
washer
Insert new washer
SPRAY WAND
LEAKS
Spray wand not properly
attached
Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until
connection is tight
Broken o-ring or plastic
insert
Call listed support phone numbers in Cus
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tomer Service section.
Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate a ser
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vice center at www.karcher.com/us or www.
karcher.com/ca
PUMP IS NOISY
Not enough water supply
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 DROP PER
MINUTE IS PER-
MISSIBLE)
Loose fittings
Check fittings
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate a ser
-
vice center at www.karcher.com/us or www.
karcher.com/ca
Thermal protection device
is activated.
Thermal protection device will auto reset.
Do not run pump for more than 5 minutes
without spraying
OIL DRIP
Oil seals are damaged or
worn
Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate a ser
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vice center at www.karcher.com/us or www.
karcher.com/ca
TROUBLESHOOTING