Kärcher K 5.86 M, Operation Instructions Manual

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Help with faults

Fault

Cause

Remedy

Unit does not run

Power supply interrupted

Draw out power plug! Check power cord, power
plug, extension cable and cable connections for
damage

Unit does not come up to pressure

Spray lance set to “–”

Set spray lance to “+”

In suction operation – unit not vented

Vent unit, see “Operation”

Strainer in water inlet blocked

Clean strainer, see “Care and Maintenance”

Water supply quantity too low

Check the water supply to the water inlet of the
unit for leaks and throughput

Strong pressure fluctuations

High-pressure nozzle in spray lance blocked

Take off the spray lance, clean the hole in the
high-pressure nozzle with a needle and rinse
through with water again

Water comes out of the housing underside

Pump leaking

3 drops per minute are acceptable. For greater
leakages contact the customer service

Cleaning agent is not drawn in

Spray lance set to “+”

Set spray lance to “–”

Cleaning agent valve in the cleaning agent suction
hose blocked

Clean cleaning agent metering valve, see “Care
and Maintenance”

Faults often have simple causes which you can
rectify yourself with the aid of the following
summary. In case of doubt or of faults or
remedies not mentioned here apply to the
authorized customer service.

Customer Service

In the case of questions or faults our Kärcher
branches will be pleased to assist you further:

Replacement parts
Use exclusively Kärcher original replacement
parts. You will find a replacement parts summary
at the end of these operating instructions.

!

 Danger of electric shock!

Repair work on the unit can only be carried out
by the authorized customer service.

Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops.
Under unfavourable power supply conditions
other equipment may be affected. If the system
impedance of the power supply is < 0,15 Ohms,
disturbances are unlikely to occur.