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.
Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.
Try a different outlet.
Tripped circuit breaker.
Switch off pressure washer.
GFCI will reset once the tem-
perature of the unit drops.
Unit does not reach Diameter of garden hose is Replace with a 5/8 inch or
high pressure.
too small.
larger garden 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 on low pres-
sure position.
Turn spray wand to high
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 machi-
ne and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a
steady flow of water emer-
ges through 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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