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 | |||
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 |
| Try another 15 amp circuit. | |
continues to |
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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 |
| GPM @ 20 PSI. | |
| 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. | |
| Pump has operated more than 5 | Pull trigger at least 30 seconds | |
| minutes, without pulling trigger. | every 5 minutes. | |
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| Pump sucking air | Check suction manifold. | |
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Pressure | Water leak in high pressure fittings, | Use Teflon tape or pipe sealant to | |
fluctuates with- | |||
hose, or gun. | tighten hose fitting, replace hose | ||
out opening gun | |||
| or gun. If problem continues take | ||
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| to authorized service center. | |
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D27665 | 12- ENG |
