TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
Symptom | Cause | Solution |
Motor will not start | On/Off switch is in the “OFF” | Turn switch to the “ON” (I) |
| (0) position. | position |
| Power cord is not plugged in. | Plug in power cord. |
| Electrical outlet does not | Try a different outlet. |
| supply adequate power. |
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| Tripped GFCI plug. | Press “RESET” button on GFCI |
|
| plug. |
Unit does not | Diameter of garden hose is | Replace with a 5/8 inch or |
reach high | too small. | larger garden hose. |
pressure. |
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Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, | |
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| leaks and blockage. |
| Not enough inlet water supply. | Open water source full force. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
| Spray wand is on low | Turn spray wand to high |
| pressure position. | pressure position. |
Output pressure | Not enough inlet water supply. | Turn water on full force. Check |
varies high and |
| garden hose for kinks, leaks or |
low. |
| blockage. |
| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings |
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| are air tight. Turn off machine |
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| and purge pump by squeezing |
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| trigger gun until a steady flow of |
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| water emerges through the |
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| nozzle. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
| Discharge nozzle is | Blow out or remove debris with |
| obstructed. | a fine needle. |
| Calcified gun, hose or spray | Run distilled vinegar through |
| wand. | detergent suction tube. |
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