Karcher K 2.425 Operator's Manual - page 15

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No detergent.

Detergent is too thick.

Dilute detergent, for best re-

sults use Kärcher detergent.

Filter on detergent siphon tube 

is clogged.

Run warm water through filter 

to remove debris.

Damaged or clogged detergent 

siphon tube.

Remove obstruction or replace 

detergent siphon tube.

Spray wand is in high pressure 

position.

Turn spray wand tip to low 

pressure position.

Discharge nozzle is obstruct-

ed.

Blow out or remove debris with 

fine needle.

Garden hose con-

nection leaks.

Loose fittings.

Tighten fittings.

Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.

Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly at-

tached.

Insert the spray wand into the 

trigger gun. Carefully press in 

against the spring tension and 

twist into the locked position.

Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call Customer Support

Pump is noisy.

Pump is sucking air.

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.

Water leaks from 

pump (up to 10 

drops per minute 

is permissible).

Loose fittings.

Check that all fittings are tight.

Water seals are damaged or 

worn.

Call Customer Support

Oil Drip.

Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call Customer Support

Symptom

Cause

Solution