TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. |
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Motor will not start | On/Off switch is in the | Turn switch to the “ON” position |
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| “OFF” position. |
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| Power cord is not plugged in. | Plug in power cord. |
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| Extension cord is too long. | Replace extension cord with either |
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| Extension cord is not proper | a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord or a 50 ft. |
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| gauge. | 10/2 gauge cord. |
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| Extension cord is damaged. |
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| Electrical outlet does not | Try a different outlet. |
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| supply adequate power. |
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| Tripped circuit breaker | Reset breaker (power supply) or |
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| ground fault circuit interrupter. |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose is | Replace with a 3/4 inch garden |
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high pressure. | too small. | hose. |
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| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, leaks |
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| 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 warm |
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| water. |
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| Soap nozzle installed. | Remove soap nozzle and connect |
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| spray wand. |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water supply. | Turn water on full force. Check garden |
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varies high and low. |
| hose for kinks, leaks or blockage. |
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| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air |
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| tight. Turn off machine and purge |
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| pump by squeezing trigger gun until |
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| a steady flow of water emerges |
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| through the nozzle. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in warm |
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| water. |
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| Discharge nozzle is | Blow out or remove debris with a |
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| obstructed. | fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose or spray | Run distilled vinegar through |
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| wand. | detergent suction tube. |
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