Troubleshooting - Kärcher K 5.65 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 pres-
sure.
Output pressure
varies high and
low.
16 English

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
(0) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not sup-
ply adequate power.
Tripped circuit breaker.
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water sup-
ply.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Spray wand is on low pres-
sure position.
Not enough inlet water sup-
ply.
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) posi-
tion
Try a different outlet.
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.
Open water source full force.
Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Turn spray wand to high pres-
sure position.
Turn water on full force. Check
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 noz-
zle.
Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Run distilled vinegar through
detergent suction tube.