Symptom
Unit does not
reach high
pressure
Output
pressure
varies high
and low
No Detergent
Garden hose
connection
leaks
Spray wand
leaks
No water
flows or flow
rate is too low
Cause
The inlet hose leaks or
is blocked.
Pump seat leaks.
Not enough inlet water
supply.
Pump is sucking in air.
Water inlet filter is
clogged.
Spray Nozzle is
obstructed.
Detergent is too thick
Spray Nozzle is
obstructed.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn
rubber washer.
Spray wand not
properly attached.
Broken o-ring or plastic
insert.
The pump doesn't take
in water.
Solution
Clean or change the inlet hose.
Replace the pump seat.
Open water source full force. Check
garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage.
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.
Remove garden hose adapter and
rinse out in warm water.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine
needle.
Dilute detergent. For best results,
use Kärcher detergent.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine
needle.
Tighten fittings.
Insert new washer.
Insert the spray wand into the trigger
gun. Carefully press in against the
spring tension and twist into the
locked position.
Visit www.karcher-help.com or locate
a service center.
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.
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