Kärcher K 240 Operator's Manual

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12TROUBLESHOOTING – continuedSolutionCheck connection.Dilute detergent, for best resultsuse Kärcher detergent.Run warm water through filter toremove debris.Remove obstruction or replacedetergent suction tube.Turn spray wand tip to lowpressure position.Blow out or remove debris withfine needle.Tighten fittings.Insert new washer.Insert the spray wand into thespray wand extension. Carefullypress in against the spring tensionand twist into the locked position.Slide the spray wand extensioninto the gun. Turn the wandcollar clockwise onto the gunthreads until tight.Call Kärcher customer servicehotline and order repair kit (partno. 2.883-111.0).Check that hoses and fittings areair tight. Turn off machine andpurge pump by squeezing triggergun until a steady flow of wateremerges through the nozzle.Check that all fittings are tight.Call service center.Call service center.SymptomNo detergent.Garden hoseconnection leaks.Spray wand or Spraywand extension leaks.Pump is noisy.Water leaks from pump (upto 10 drops per minute ispermissible).Oil Drip.CauseDetergent suction tube not properlyconnected to the machine.Detergent is too thick.Filter on detergent suction tube isclogged.Damaged or clogged detergentsuction tube.Spray wand is in high pressureposition.Discharge nozzle is obstructed.Loose fittings.Missing/worn rubber washer.Spray wand not properly attached.Spray wand extension not properlyattached.Broken o-ring or plastic insert.Pump is sucking air.Loose fittings.Water seals are damaged or worn.Oil seals are damaged or worn.If you encounter any additionaldifficulties not listed, please call ourservice center for help.Karcher Customer Support USA5.960-383 02/02In USA Call:1-800-537-4129or visit our website:www.karcher-usa.com