Kärcher G 2600 VH Mode D'emploi page 14

CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to prevent acciden-
tal ignition of the engine before making any repair.
Symptom
Engine will not start No gasoline
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Output pressure
varies high and low.
No detergent.
Garden hose con-
nection leaks.
Spray wand leaks. Spray wand not properly attached.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
Choke is not in the correct position. Slide choke lever out to closed position.
Water pressure built up in the ma-
chine.
For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.
Diameter of garden hose is too
small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Black detergent nozzle is attached. Remove black detergent nozzle and attach
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Calcified gun, hose or spray wand. Run distilled vinegar through detergent suc-
Detergent suction tube not properly
connected to the machine.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction tube is
clogged.
Damaged or clogged detergent suc-
tion tube.
A high pressure nozzle is attached. Replace with black detergent nozzle.
Metering valve closed.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
Solution
Fill gas tank
Squeeze the trigger to release the pressure.
Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger garden
hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage.
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.
high pressure nozzle
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 nozzle.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine nee-
dle.
tion tube.
Check connection.
Dilute detergent, for best results use Kärch-
er detergent.
Run warm water through filter to remove de-
bris.
Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube.
Open metering valve.
Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Insert new washer.
Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise un-
til connection is tight.
Call Customer Support