Troubleshooting - Kärcher G 2600 PC Manual De Instrucciones

CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to prevent ac-
cidental 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Choke is not in the correct 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.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.
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.
Metering valve closed.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Spray wand not properly attached.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
SOLUTION
Fill gas tank
Slide choke lever out to closed position.
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.
Remove black detergent nozzle and attach
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 needle.
Run distilled vinegar through detergent suc-
tion tube.
Check connection.
Dilute detergent, for best results use
Kärcher® detergent.
Run warm water through filter to remove
debris.
Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube.
Replace with black detergent nozzle.
Open metering valve.
Blow out or remove debris with fine needle.
Check and replace if necessary.
Insert new washer.
Turn the swivel nut of the gun clockwise until
connection is tight.
Call Customer Support