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) po- |
| (O) position. | sition |
| Power cord is not plugged in. | Plug in power cord. |
| Electrical outlet does not sup- | Try a different outlet. |
| ply adequate power. |
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| Tripped circuit breaker. | Switch off pressure washer. |
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| GFCI will reset once the tem- |
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| perature of the unit drops. |
Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose is | Replace with a 5/8 inch or lar- |
high pressure. | too small. | ger garden hose. |
| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, |
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| leaks and blockage. |
| Not enough inlet water supp- | Open water source full force. |
| ly. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
| Spray wand is on low pressu- | Turn spray wand to high pres- |
| re position. | sure position. |
Output pressure va- | Not enough inlet water supp- | Turn water on full force. |
ries high and low. | ly. | Check garden hose for kinks, |
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| leaks or 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 squee- |
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| zing trigger gun until a steady |
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| flow of water emerges throu- |
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| gh the nozzle. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
| Discharge nozzle is obstruc- | Blow out or remove debris |
| ted. | with a fine needle. |
| Calcified gun, hose or spray | Run distilled vinegar through |
| wand. | detergent suction tube. |
