PW167600AV
Troubleshooting Chart
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Pressure washer does | 1. | Plug is not well connected or electric | 1. | Check plug, socket and fuses |
not start up |
| socket is faulty |
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| 2. | The main voltage supply is too low | 2. | Check that the main supply voltage is |
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| 3. | Thermal safety switch has tripped | 3. | Switch off the unit and allow the |
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| motor to cool down. Leave the lance |
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| open. |
| 4. | GFCI has tripped | 4. | Push reset button |
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Pump does not reach | 1. | Water inlet filter is clogged | 1. | Clean water inlet filter |
necessary pressure | 2. | Pump sucking air from connection or | 2. | Check that connections and locking |
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| hoses |
| ring are properly tightened |
| 3. | Suction delivery valves are clogged | 3. | Call |
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| or worn out |
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| 4. | Lance nozzle not correct or worn out | 4. | Call |
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Fluctuating pressure | 1. | Pump sucking in air | 1. | Check that hoses and connections are |
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| 2. | Valves dirty, worn out or stuck | 2. | Call |
| 3. | Water seals worn out | 3. | Call |
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Excessive water leak- | Water seals worn out | Call | ||
ing from pump |
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Motor stops suddenly | Thermal safety switch has tripped due to |
| overheating |
1.Check that the main supply voltage corresponds to the specifications
2.Switch the unit off and let it cool down
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