I have a Karcher HD3500 and was told Imay have a stuck unloader valve. Where is it and is there a diagram showing how to get to and clean?

hi there rjcomer2

here is web site for parts
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/karcher-2500-11944010-pressure-washer-parts-c-33388_33389_33973.html

sounds like you have a unloader valve problem or a crack in the pressure manifold housing between pressure outlet and unloader valve assy allowing unloader to cycle on/ off

or some dirt trapped in the unloader valve seat , make sure you have good supply of water - ie good flow from tap to pump

try cleaning unloader 1st and fitting in line tap filter

hope it helps

pauly46

If you have pulsating usually you have at least one of the six check valves stuck open, so you're only running on two cylinders. You might have got some of your plumbers " grease" in the check valve. (Do you mean pipe dope?) three of the check valves shold be accessable from the outside of your pump but the other three are inside. You can get parts for your unit from www.pressure-washer-parts.com

where is the unloader valve locaed on a Briggs Stratton pressure washer?

Hi:
Cleaning it is not enough. You need to make sure the o-rings are in good shape and grease it with a very very good waterproof grease. Here is a schematic of the pump. The unloader is parts 7 to 13 on D-2

Hi ruthkapres:
Here is a diagram. The unloader/spill valve is #12 on page D2 or F2 depending on your model. You must pull it out, inspect the o-rings for dents or tears and make sure the valve is lubricated with a good water proof lubricant.

The Karcher K2400HH and G2400HH do not have an unloader valve, they have a spill valve which is located under the black cap on top of the pump.

The spill valve needs to be removed and the side walls of the hole it sits in need to be wire brushed to remove deposits. then you can put it back in and put the pump back together.

The unloader valve usually is replaced. I dont know if you can get o-rings for it. But if you want to take it apart, there will be a crown or cap style nut just below the spring. Unscrew it completely and you will be able to remove the spool. There is just a series of o-rings on it.

http://www.pressureparts.com/TreeView.aspx?node=71067&node1=71068&anchor=71068#71068

go to this site, select the model and you will have the info you need.

I am waiting for the mfg to provide me details on how to clean the unloader valve at this time.

I had the same problem with my Karcher. The recall was lifted Aug. 0f 2007. Tried numerous people at Karcher....head of Customer Service, vice president, etc. No one returns telephone calls not even cutomer service....poor, very poor customer service. Thinking about calling Germany.