Model CP5101
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Pressure washer does not start up
cause
1.GFCI has tripped
2.Plug is not well connected or electric socket is faulty
3.Extension cord too long or wire size too small
4.Main voltage supply too low
5.Unit breaker tripped
solution
1.Push reset button on plug
2.Check plug and socket
3.Remove extension cord
4.Check that main supply voltage is adequate
5.Turn off unit and wait approximately 20 minutes for breaker to reset.
Motor stops suddenly | 1. | Extension cord too long or wire size | 1. | Remove extension cord |
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| 2. | Unit breaker tripped | 2. | Turn off unit and wait approximately 20 minutes |
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Unit begins to smoke | Overheated, overloaded or damaged | Turn off unit and call | ||
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Pump noisy / pump runs | 1. | Pump drawing in air/low water supply | 1. | Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure |
rough | 2. | Valves dirty or worn | 2. | Check, clean or replace |
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| 3. | Worn bearings | 3. | Check and replace |
| 4. | Water too hot | 4. | Reduce temperature below 100° F |
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Pressure washer will not spray | 1. | Not using soap tip | 1. | Install 65° (black) soap tip |
detergent | 2. | Clog, kink, or hole in detergent | 2. | If clean, unkink or replace hose. |
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| 3. | Hose length too long | 3. | Use only hose length provided with initial |
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| purchase of pressure washer. Detergent suction |
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| will not function if more than one section of hose |
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| 4. | Lance not functioning properly | 4. | Remove lance from gun. If detergent is dispensed |
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| through gun, the lance must be replaced. If no |
detergent is dispensed through gun, remove
1 inch tapered detergent barb from pump. Clean the barb, and make sure that ball and spring are properly aligned with tapered portion of the spring facing the ball. The ball should be on top of the spring.
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