Troubleshooting - Kärcher KARCHER K 5.85 M Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Disconnect the machine from the power
source before making any repair.
Symptom
Motor will not start On/Off switch is in the "OFF"
Unit does not
reach high
pressure.
Output pressure
varies high and
low.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
(0) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.
Tripped GFCI plug.
Tripped circuit breaker.
Diameter of garden hose is too
small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water supply. Open water source full force.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Spray wand is on low pressure
position.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Calcified gun, hose or spray
wand.
Solution
Turn switch to the "ON" (I) po-
sition
Try a different outlet.
Press "RESET" button on
GFCI plug.
Switch off pressure washer.
The reset comes automatically
once the temperature of the
unit drops.
Replace with a 5/8 inch or larg-
er garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Turn spray wand to high pres-
sure position.
garden hose for kinks, leaks or
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 filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Blow out or remove debris with
a fine needle.
Run distilled vinegar through
detergent suction tube.
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