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If you encounter any additional difficul-
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No detergent. Detergent suction tube not pro-
perly connected to the machi-
ne.
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent, for best resul-
ts 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 pres-
sure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with
fine needle.
Garden hose connec-
tion leaks.
Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly atta-
ched.
Insert the spray wand into the
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the locked position.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call Customer Support.
Pump is noisy. Pump is sucking air. 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 drops
per minute is permis-
sible).
Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Customer Support.
Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Support.
Symptom Cause Solution
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