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No detergent. | Detergent suction tube not | Check connection. | ||
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| Detergent is too thick. | Dilute detergent, for best re- | ||
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| Filter on detergent suction | Run warm water through filter | ||
| tube is clogged. | to remove debris. | ||
| Damaged or clogged deter- | Remove obstruction or repla- | ||
| gent suction tube. | ce detergent suction tube. | ||
| Spray wand is in high pressu- | Turn spray wand tip to low | ||
| re position. | pressure position. | ||
| Discharge nozzle is obstruc- | Blow out or remove debris | ||
| ted. | with fine needle. | ||
Garden hose con- | Loose fittings. | Tighten fittings. | ||
nection leaks. | Missing/worn rubber washer. | Insert new washer. | ||
Spray wand leaks. | Spray wand not properly atta- | Insert the spray wand into the | ||
| ched. | trigger gun. Carefully press in | ||
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| Broken | Call Customer Support | ||
Pump is noisy. | Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings | ||
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Water leaks from | Loose fittings. | Check that all fittings are | ||
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per minute is permis- | Water seals are damaged or | Call Customer Support | ||
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Oil Drip. | Oil seals are damaged or | Call Customer Support | ||
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