Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
cause
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Low pressure and/or pump | 1. | Worn or wrong size tip | 1. | Replace with tip of proper size |
runs rough | 2. | Inlet filter on pump clogged | 2. | Clean. Check more frequently |
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| 3. | Restricted inlet | 3. | Check garden hose, may be collapsed or kinked. |
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| 4. | Leaking high pressure hose | 4. | Replace high pressure hose |
| 5. | Pump drawing in air | 5. | Ensure hoses and fittings are tight |
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Strong surging at the inlet and | Foreign particles in the inlet or discharge | Clean or replace valves. See service center | ||
low pressure | valve or worn inlet and/or discharge |
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Fluctuating pressure | 1. | Pump drawing in air | 1. | Ensure hoses and fittings are tight. Purge air from |
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| 2. | Tip clogged | 2. | Clean or replace |
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Pressure drops after period of | 1. | Nozzle worn | 1. | Check and replace |
normal use | 2. | Nozzle in low psi position | 2. | Pull back nozzle to high pressure position |
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Pressure washer does not | 1. | GFCI has tripped | 1. | Push reset button on plug |
start up | 2. | Plug is not well connected or electric | 2. | Check plug, socket and fuses |
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| 3. | Extension cord too long or wire size | 3. | Remove extension cord |
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| 4. | Main voltage supply too low | 4. | Check that main supply voltage is adequate |
| 5. | Thermal safety switch has tripped | 5. | Switch off unit and allow motor to cool down |
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Motor stops suddenly | 1. | Extension cord too long or wire size | 1. | Remove extension cord |
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2.Thermal safety switch has tripped due to overheating
2.Check that main supply voltage corresponds to specifications
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. | Water too hot | 2. | Reduce temperature below 100° F |
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Pressure washer will not spray | 1. | Not using soap position | 1. | Adjust nozzle to soap position. |
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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