Troubleshooting
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 | Try a different outlet. |
| supply adequate power. |
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| Tripped circuit breaker. | Switch off pressure washer. |
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| The reset comes automatical- |
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| ly once the temperature of the |
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| 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, |
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| leaks and blockage. |
| Not enough inlet water | Open water source full force. |
| supply. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
| Spray wand is on low | Turn spray wand to high |
| pressure position. | pressure position. |
Output pressure | Not enough inlet water | Turn water on full force. |
varies high and low. | supply. | Check garden hose for kinks, |
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| leaks or blockage. |
| 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 squeez- |
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| ing trigger gun until a steady |
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| flow of water emerges |
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| through the nozzle. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
| Discharge nozzle is | Blow out or remove debris |
| obstructed. | with a fine needle. |
| Calcified gun, hose or spray | Run distilled vinegar through |
| wand. | detergent suction tube. |