Maintenance and care
Warning
Prior to any care or maintenance work,
switch the appliance off and let the engine
cool off. In order to avoid an inadvertent
startup of the engine, pull off the spark plug.
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
of spare parts may only be carried out by
the authorised customer service personnel.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in
the winter:
Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Pull out the fine filter in water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean with
running water.
Pump maintenance
The pump is maintenace-free.
Engine maintenance
Park the machine on an even surface.
Carry out maintenance tasks to the mo-
tor according to the specifications pro-
vided in the operating instructions of the
motor manufacturer.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
Care
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Appliance is not running
Follow operating instructions of the mo-
tor manufacturer!
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Check setting at the spray lance.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose
detached and operate (max. 2 minutes)
until the water exits the high-pressure
connection without bubbles. Switch off
appliance and reconnect high-pressure
hose.
Check the water supply.
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Overflow valve blocked: Press the lever
on the handgun many times.
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.
Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
Slight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Clean the detergent suction hose filter.
Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
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