Troubleshooting - Kärcher K 5000 G Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom
No detergent.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Spray wand leaks.
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Pump is noisy.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10
drops per minute
is permissible).
Oil Drip.
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Cause
Detergent suction tube not
properly connected to the
machine.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Damaged or clogged
detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high
pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Loose fitting.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand not properly
attached.
Broken o-ring or plastic
insert.
Pump is sucking air.
Loose fittings.
Thermal protection device
has been activated.
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Solution
Check connection.
Dilute detergent, for best results use
Kärcher detergent.
Run warm water through filter to
remove debris.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction tube.
Turn spray wand tip to low pressure
position.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Insert the spray wand into the trigger
gun. Carefully press in against the
spring tension and twist into the
locked position.
Call Kärcher customer service
hotline and order repair kit
(part no. 2.883-111.0).
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.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Thermal protection device will
automatically reset.
Call service center.
Call service center.
If you encounter any additional
difficulties not listed, please call
our service center for help.
Karcher Customer Support USA
1-800- 537-4129