Symptom
No detergent.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Spray wand leaks.
Pump is noisy.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute is
permissible).
Oil Drip.
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Cause
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Damaged or clogged
detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand not properly
attached.
Broken o-ring or plastic
insert.
Pump is sucking air.
Loose fittings.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Solution
Check connection.
Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use Kärcher detergent.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Remove obstruction or re-
place detergent suction tube.
Turn spray wand tip to low
pressure position.
Blow out or remove debris
with fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Insert the spray wand into the
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension
and twist into the locked
position.
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Check that hoses and fittings
are air tight. Turn off machine
and purge pump by squeez-
ing trigger gun until a steady
flow of water emerges
through the nozzle.
Check that all fittings are
tight.
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