Kärcher K 3.96 M Operator's Manual page 17

Symptom
No detergent.
Garden hose connec-
tion leaks.
Spray wand leaks.
Pump is noisy.
Water leaks from
pump (up to 10 drops
per minute is permis-
sible).
Oil Drip.
Kärcher Customer Service CDN
Call: 1-800-537-4129 for help or visit
our website:
www.karcher-canada.com
Cause
Detergent suction tube not pro-
perly connected to the machi-
ne.
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. Blow out or remove debris with
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Spray wand not properly atta-
ched.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
Pump is sucking air.
Loose fittings.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Service.
Solution
Check connection.
Dilute detergent, for best resul-
ts use Kärcher detergent.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction tube.
Turn spray wand tip to low pres-
sure position.
fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Insert new washer.
Insert the spray wand into the
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and
twist into the locked position.
Call Customer Service.
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.
Call Customer Service.
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