Kärcher K 3.86 M Operator's Manual page 18

,.Symptom
No detergent,
Cause Solution
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Detergent is too thick, Dilute detergent, for best re-
sults use K_rcher detergenL
i Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through filter
itube is clogged, to remove debris.
EDa'maged or clogged deter- Remove obstruction or replace
igent suction tube. detergent suction tube_
L Spray wand is in high pres- Turn spray wand tip to 10W..........
i sure position pressure position.
b Discharge nozzle is obstruct- Blow out or remove debris with
ied. fine needle.
Garden hose corn i Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
nection leaks= i Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washerl ..........
Spray wand leaks., spray wand not properly at- Insert the spray wand:_into the
tached trigger gun Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the locked position.
IBroken o-ring or plasfic in_ ............ caii Customer Support ..............
sert.
Pump is noisy, Pump is sucking air.
Check connection,.
Check that fioses 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.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Call Customer Support
Water leaks from Loose fittings.
pump (up to 10 Water seals are damaged or
drops perminuteis worn
permissible).
Oil Drip. Oil seals are damaged or Call Customer Support
worn.
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