TROUBLESHOOTING
ƽ CAUTION
Disconnect the machine from the power
source before making any repair.
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Motor will not start
On/Off switch is in the “OFF” Turn switch to the “ON” (I)
(O) position.
position
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Extension cord is too long.
Replace extension cord with
Extension cord is not proper either a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge
gauge.
cord or a 50 ft. 10/3 gauge
Extension cord is damaged. cord.
Electrical outlet does not sup- Try a different outlet.
ply adequate power.
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 Diameter of garden hose is Replace with a 5/8 inch gar-
high pressure.
too small.
den hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supp- Open water source full force.
ly.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in
warm water.
Spray wand is in low pressu- Turn spray wand to high
re position.
pressure position.
Output pressure va- Not enough inlet water supp- Turn water on full force.
ries high and low.
ly.
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- Blow out or remove debris
ted.
with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or spray Run distilled vinegar through
wand.
detergent suction tube.
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