Troubleshooting – Karcher K 3.92 M User Manual
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CAUTION
Disconnect the machine from the power 
source before making any repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Motor will not start
On/Off switch is in the “OFF” 
(O) position.
Turn switch to the “ON” (I) 
position
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not sup-
ply adequate power.
Try a different outlet.
Tripped circuit breaker.
Switch off pressure washer. 
The reset will be automatical-
ly, for that wait that the tem-
perature goes down.
Unit does not reach 
high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose is 
too small.
Replace with a 5/8 inch gar-
den hose. 
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks, 
leaks and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supp-
ly.
Open water source full force.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in 
warm water.
Spray wand is on low pressu-
re position.
Turn spray wand to high 
pressure position.
Output pressure va-
ries high and low.
Not enough inlet water supp-
ly.
Turn water on full force. 
Check garden hose for kinks, 
leaks or blockage.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings 
are air tight. Turn off machine 
and purge pump by squee-
zing trigger gun until a steady 
flow of water emerges throu-
gh the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in 
warm water.
Discharge nozzle is obstruc-
ted.
Blow out or remove debris 
with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or spray 
wand.
Run distilled vinegar through 
detergent suction tube.