If you are unable to shut off the pressure from the wand, there may be an issue with the unloader valve that is stopping it from switching into bypass mode when the trigger wand is released. The unloader valve is designed to respond to the spike in pressure created when the trigger wand is released, and to divert the flow of water coming from the pump to bypass the pressure hose and flow back into the intake end of the pump. If the unloader valve fails to switch into bypass mode, water may continue to flow out of the trigger wand. This may also cause damage to the wand. If you are unable to shut off the pressure from your power washer, stop the engine and discontinue use immediately. The unloader valve should be removed and possibly replaced if found to be malfunctioning. The inability to stop the flow of high-pressure water from the wand can be dangerous and should be fixed before continuing to use the machine.
SOURCE: Karcher k4.98 switching on and off
The machine has a pressure leak. Check for a cracked controll head or either a leaking outlet elbow. The machine will short cycle if the holding pressure can not be maintained
SOURCE: Karcher K3.91 compressor run for a few seconds every 10-15 second
They have a problem. I removed both valves and lubed with lithium grease as I was told. Unit is now working for how long who knowes.
SOURCE: Karcher K 3.68M Electric Pressure Washer. Wand trigger Locks Up.
Sounds like the pressure valve is broken thats why you cant depress the trigger , the valve is on the pump , i would suggest taking it to a repair shop as they are fiddly things to fix
SOURCE: When I switch my karcher k4.97 washer on it just
you have an internal crack in the out let head of the machine very comon in thease machine and not expencive to fix
SOURCE: When I switch my karcher k4.97 washer on it just
Well, first the easy bit... the pulsation is caused by the leak, because the machine can't hold pressure when the trigger is released. The difficult bit is: what to do about it? Unfortunately, there are several different places where the leak can occur and, even with the cover off, it's usually impossible to be sure exactly where the water's coming from. In the repair shop where I work, we almost always replace every part that might be causing trouble without even trying to identify the exact source. To do otherwise will rack the labour costs up so high as to render the job uneconomic. We reckon that if you can't complete the job in 45 minutes it's not worth it. Sad really, but such are the realities of our economics.
Anyway, unless you are a really competent handy-person, this is probably a job you won't want to tackle for yourself. So your choice is either to live with it (and do whatever you can to limit the pulsating time - keep it working or switch it off immediately) or take it to a repair shop. If you are in the UK, Karcher head office can direct you to a repairer, and I guess the same applies in many other countries too.
If you do want to have a go at it yourself, post another message here and I'll give you as much guidance as I can (but there will be a limit to the amount of detail I can provide, as I can't get in to writing a complete service manual!).
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