TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
Pressure washer does not start | Power cord not connected to power | Connect the power cord to a live |
when trigger is depressed | source | 120V AC, 60 Hz AC receptacle. |
| Switch is off | Turn switch on. |
| GFCI is tripped | Press reset button on the GFCI |
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| plug. |
| House/shop circuit breaker is tripped | Reset house/shop breaker. Make |
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| sure pressure washer is connected |
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| to an individual branch circuit only. If |
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| using an extension cord, make sure it |
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| is heavy enough to carry the current |
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| of the pressure washer. |
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Pump doesn’t produce pressure | Inadequate water supply | Provide adequate water flow. |
| Spray wand leaks | Check connections and / or replace |
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| wand. |
| Nozzle is clogged | Clean nozzle. |
| Pump is faulty | Contact authorized service center. |
| Air in line | Squeeze trigger on spray wand to |
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| remove air from line. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged or dirty | Remove the water inlet filter, rinse |
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| with warm water, then replace in |
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| unit. |
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Machine doesn’t reach high | Diameter of garden hose is too small | Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose. |
pressure | Water supply is restricted | Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, |
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| and blockages. |
| Not enough inlet water | Open water source full force. |
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No detergent | Detergent injector is empty | Replace detergent pouch. |
| The dial on the detergent injector is | Turn the dial counter clockwise to |
| turned completely clockwise | desired soap level. |
| Water supply is inadequate or | Check garden hose for kinks, leaks |
| clogged | and blockages. |
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Wand leaks | Replace | |
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| correct the problem, contact your |
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| authorized service center to purchase |
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| a new wand. |
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