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Karcher Power Washer

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John Scott

05-25-2006 04:24:58




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I have a Karcher Power Washer with a 4.0 HP B&S engine. Mod K-3000. Does anyone have an idea or if their is a common problem with the pumps on these machines?

It has no pressure.

Thanks
John




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Rob Ray

05-25-2006 21:25:59




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 Re: Karcher Power Washer in reply to John Scott, 05-25-2006 04:24:58  
Hi John,

If like mine, you need to - 1. With a screwdriver, pry off the silver button from the black plastic cover.
2. Remove the black plastic cover from the pump.
3. With a #30 Torx or a Phillips driver, remove the two screws that hold the thermo valve housing to the pump.
The clearance is limited and you may need a right-angled driver or a bit driven with a wrench at aright angle to the screw.
4. Remove the thermo valve housing, the thermo valve, and the thermo valve spring from the pump.
5. Connect your garden hose to the input of the pump.
6. Connect the hose, gun and wand to the high-pressure outlet of the pump.
7. Turn on the water to the garden hose. The pressure should force the unloader out of the pump.
8. If this does not work, start the pump and stand back.
9. Turn off the water (and pump) and find where the unloader landed.
10. Lightly lube the o-rings at the top and bottom of the unloader with either white lithium or silicon grease.
11. Reassemble the unloader in the reverse order given above.


If you need help locating the components, give me a shout back.

Rob

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Bobl1958

05-25-2006 12:19:26




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 Re: Karcher Power Washer in reply to John Scott, 05-25-2006 04:24:58  
Sometimes the little valves will stick. You might try taking the big nuts off from the pump and make sure they aren't stuck. Spray a good lubricating oil on them to help out. Just a thought. That's what I usually have to do every spring when I dig mine out to use for the first time.



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Allan In NE

05-25-2006 04:31:37




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 Re: Karcher Power Washer in reply to John Scott, 05-25-2006 04:24:58  
Mornin' John,

Sure don't know about that particular brand, but most of those power washers use a rubber impeller to develop the pressure and move the water.

If allowed to run dry, they will burn up that impeller. Think NAPA sells both the impeller and the replacement pumps.

Hope ya get 'er goin',

Allan



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