TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION | Disconnect the machine from the power | |
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Motor will not start | On/Off switch is in the “OFF” | Turn switch to the “ON” (I) posi- |
| (O) position. | tion |
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| Power cord is not plugged in.d | Plug in power cord. |
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| Electrical outlet does not supply | Try a different outlet. |
| adequate power. |
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| Tripped circuit breaker. | Switch off pressure washer. |
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| The reset will be automatically, |
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| for that wait that the tempera- |
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| ture goes down. |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose is too | Replace with a 5/8 inch garden |
high pressure. | small. | hose. |
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| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, |
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| leaks and blockage. |
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| Not enough inlet water supply. | Open water source full force. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
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| Spray wand is on low pressure | Turn spray wand to high pres- |
| position. | sure position. |
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Output pressure va- | Not enough inlet water supply. | Turn water on full force. Check |
ries high and low. |
| garden hose for kinks, leaks or |
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| blockage. |
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| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings |
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| are air tight. Turn off machine |
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| and purge pump by squeezing |
trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with
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| a fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose or spray | Run distilled vinegar through |
| wand. | detergent suction tube. |
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