TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Motor will not | Pressure washer not plugged in. |
| Plug in pressure washer. |
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“RESET” button on GFCI not |
| Push “RESET” button. | |
start and there |
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is no humming | pushed. |
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sound |
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Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse |
| Reset breaker or replace fuse. | |
| is blown. |
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Power source | Too much load already on circuit. |
| Reduce load on circuit. |
circuit |
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| Try another 15 amp circuit. |
continues to |
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Using an extension cord. |
| DO NOT use extension cords. | |
trip or blow |
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fuses |
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Motor hums but | Using an extension cord. |
| DO NOT use extension cords. |
will not start |
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| Supply voltage below required |
| Check the voltage of the main |
| minimum. |
| supply line. |
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No or low | Low water supply. |
| Water supply must be at least 5 |
pressure |
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| GPM @ 20 psi. |
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| High pressure hose is too long. |
| Use high pressure hose under |
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| 100 feet. |
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| Worn nozzle. |
| Replace nozzle. |
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Excess noise | Restricted, insufficient water |
| Check supply hose, faucet, and |
supply, or air in the water line. |
| inlet screen. | |
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| Water temperature is too high. |
| Do not use water from a hot |
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| water source, use water only from |
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| a cold water faucet. |
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Pressure | Water leak in high pressure fittings, |
| Replace hose or gun. If problem |
fluctuates with- |
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hose, or gun. |
| continues take to authorized | |
out opening gun |
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| service center. | |
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GFCI switch | Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse |
| Reset breaker or replace fuse. If |
indicator light | is blown. |
| indicator light still does not |
does not appear |
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| appear have receptacle checked |
after depressed |
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| by a qualified electrician. |
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GFCI test fails | Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse |
| Reset breaker or replace fuse. If |
| is blown. |
| indicator light still does not |
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| appear have receptacle checked |
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| by a qualified electrician. |
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Unit does not | Nozzle clogged |
| Clean nozzle, if unit still does not |
maintain steady |
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| maintain steady water pressure, |
water pressure |
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| turn unit off and contact customer |
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| service at |
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Unit continues | Nozzle clogged |
| Clean nozzle, if unit still does not |
to trip GFCI |
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| maintain steady water pressure, |
switch |
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| turn unit off and contact customer |
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| service at |
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D29382 | 16- ENG |