How to Replace the Spill Valve on a Karcher Pressure Washer
This article will help you fix a common problem with pressure washers: the spill valve. This part is responsible for most of the pressure-related problems you will have with pressure washers.
How to Start a Pressure Washer
Prevent pressure washer performance problems with this article's steps for correct pressure washer setup. Correctly clearing air from your pressure washer also prevents damage.
How to Winterize Power Tools and Machines
This article explains how to properly winterize power tools and machines for winter storage, increasing the life and performance of seasonal tools.
How to Diagnose Pressure Washers
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Discussion
Discussion for the Karcher K 395 M-Plus (1.141-966.0) Pressure Washer
The cable, part number 9.084-087-0 does come with the GFCI and the strain relief. I couldn't get a length on the cable but as I remember it is approximately 10-15 feet long.
Replacing valves on an electric 395M. The best way to describe the valve assembly is 3 pcs. White plastic sleeve that the spring attaches to, and then there's a round red seat with a hole in the center that the sleeve attaches to.
Please refer to figure C10 and the photo. Part # 9.001-105.0
How in the heck does the round red valve seat fit into the cylinder assembly? Can't press it into place. Is there a special tool or technique? I tried for about an hour and gave up. Thanks for the help!
How do I remove broken garden hose inlet on Karcher 395 M washer. I have the housing removed but can't get the plastic "body" out of the metal housing.
I just replaced mine. I used four 5/16 x 3" bolts to create a standoff on the metal housing, using the four bolt holes. Next, place the bolt side down on a hard surface. Then I placed a 5/16 "deep" craftsman socket in the long plastic neck. I tapped the socket with as hammer until the assembly fell out of the metal housing. It took quite a bit of tapping/hammering.
Reply: Garden Hose Inlet
PeterF
Put the assembly in the freezer overnight (or at least for a few hours) then use a screwdriver to pry the parts apart (do it close to where the inlet is and push a bit on the screwdriver - alternate sides and it should pop loose).
Reply: Garden Hose Inlet
dheck
Hi. I realize this thread is a year old. I have the same issue with a broken garden hose inlet. I can't figure out how to remove the plastic housing first. There are 6 screws that are metric, and it appears they require a very long, very thin allen wrench (or similar) to get to them. Can you tell me what tool to use? Thanks.
I am trying to replace the water intake piece (to which the hose attaches) on a Karcher 395M pressure washer. I have removed the aluminum piece that encases the intake piece but can't figure out how to remove the piece from the metal encasement. Can your help?
Put it in the freezer overnight (Make sure there is no water in it), then it should come out if you put a screwdriver between the plastic and metal. Twist the screwdriver, don't pry.
this site has a diagram and instructions
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