Troubleshooting - Kärcher K 3 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power source before making any repair.
Issue
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 sup-
ply 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-pres-
sure position.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Discharge nozzle is obstruct-
ed.
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 16 mm (5/8
inch) or larger 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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