Kärcher SCW 2.4/25 G Manuel D'instructions page 38

PROBLEM
INADEQUATE
CLEANING POWER
ROTATING BAR WILL
NOT ROTATE
EXCESSIVE VIBRA-
TION OF SURFACE
CLEANER OR
CLEANER BASE IS
CREATING A
SUCTION TO THE
SURFACE
STREAKED
CLEANING
PATTERN
WATER WEEPING
FROM SWIVEL
WATER SHOOTING
FROM SWIVEL
LOW OPERATING
PRESSURE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Not enough PSI from pressure
washer
Inadequate water supply
Engine RPM on pressure washer
is too low
Nozzle obstructed or worn
Incorrect nozzle orifice size
Seal has drag
Snap ring dislodged
Seal malfunction
Bearing failure
Nozzle clogged
Rotating bar, bolts or fittings loose
Rotating bar or swivel rotor bent
Insufficient water supply OR PSI of
pressure washer is too low. (Won't
allow Rotatin Bar to move.)
Nozzle clogged
Cleaning too fast
Small amount of seepage is normal No modification is necessary.
Seal malfunction
Insufficient water supply. Closed
faucet. Inlet hose kinked
Clogged inlet hose strainer
Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader
valve
Worn packing in pump
Machine has been stored in
freezing temperatures
Slow engine RPM
KARCHER Surface Cleaner 9.802-898.0
SOLUTION
Ensure unit produces a minimum 2000 PSI.
Turn water supply completely "ON" and/or
clean water filter on pressure washer. En-
sure unit produces a minimum of 2.4 GPM.
Increase throttle.
Clean or replace as necessary.
Insert correct nozzle.
Allow for break-in period.
Do not use! Contact your customer
service.
Do not use! Contact your customer
service.
Do not use! Contact your customer
service.
Clean or replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Increase water supply or ensure pressure
is a minimum of 2000 PSI and GPM is a
minimum of 2.4
Clean or replace.
Slow down pace.
Replace.
Use larger garden hose; clean inlet water
screen. Open faucet.
Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape
leaks with teflon tape.
Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install
repair kit when needed. Call local distributor.
Call Dealer Customer Support.
Thaw out machine completely, including
hose, spray gun and wand.
Call local distributor.