TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
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Motor will not start. | On/Off switch is in the | Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position. | |
| “OFF” (O) position. |
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| Power cord is not plugged in. | Plug in power cord. | |
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| Extension cord is too long. | Replace extension cord with either | |
| Extension cord is not | a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50 ft. | |
| proper gauge. Extension | 10/3 gauge cord. | |
| cord is damaged. |
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| Electrical outlet does not | Try a different outlet. | |
| supply adequate power. |
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| Ground Fault Circuit | Reset breaker (power supply) | |
| Interrupter (GFCI) tripped. | or GFCI. | |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose | Replace with a 3/4 inch | |
high pressure. | is too small. | garden hose. | |
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| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, | |
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| leaks and blockage. | |
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| Not enough inlet water supply. | Open water source full force. | |
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| Water inlet filter is | Remove filter and rinse out | |
| clogged. | in warm water. | |
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| Spray wand is in low | Turn spray wand to high | |
| pressure position. | pressure position. | |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water | Turn water on full force. Check garden | |
varies high and | supply. | hose for kinks, leaks or blockage. | |
low. |
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Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. | ||
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| Turn off machine and purge pump by | |
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| squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow | |
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| of water emerges through the nozzle. | |
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| Water inlet filter is | Remove filter and rinse out | |
| clogged. | in warm water. | |
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| Discharge nozzle | Blow out or remove debris | |
| is obstructed. | with a fine needle. | |
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| Calcified gun, hose | Run distilled vinegar through | |
| or spray wand. | detergent suction tube. | |
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