Troubleshooting - Kärcher G 2800 OC User Manual

Patio & Lawn Furniture
(with or without detergent). Pre-rinse furniture
and surrounding area with fresh water. If using
Pressure Wash, apply to surface at low pressure.
Allow Pressure Wash to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
If needed use special Wash Brush Attachment (not
included) to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high
pressure in a sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 3-6 inches from the cleaning
surface. For best results, clean from top to bottom
and from left to right.
CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to prevent accidental
ignition of the engine before making any repair.
Symptom Cause
ENGINE WILL NOT No gasoline
START
Choke is not in the correct
position
Water pressure built up in
the machine
For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.
UNIT DOES NOT Diameter of garden hose is
too small
REACH HIGH
PRESSURE
Water supply is restricted
Not enough inlet water
supply
Water inlet fi lter is clogged
Black detergent nozzle is
attached
OUTPUT PRES- Not enough inlet water
supply.
SURE
VARIES HIGH AND
Pump is sucking air
LOW
Water inlet fi lter is clogged
Spray nozzle is obstructed
Calcifi ed gun, hose or
spray wand
12 English
CLEANING TIPS
Optional accessories are available to further
enhance your cleaning capabilities. These acces-
sories are accurate as of the printing date of this
manual. Please check our website:
karcher.com/us for pricing and up-to-date informa-
tion.
– Extension Hose
– DirtBlaster® Spray Nozzle
– Universal Wash Brush Kit

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution
Fill gas tank
Slide choke lever out to closed position
Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure
Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger garden hose
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage
Remove fi lter and rinse out in warm water
Remove black detergent nozzle and attach
high pressure nozzle
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage
Check that hoses and fi ttings are air tight.
Turn off machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady fl ow of
water emerges through the nozzle
Remove fi lter and rinse out in warm water
Blow out or remove debris with a fi ne needle
Run distilled vinegar through detergent
suction tube
Optional Accessories