TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repairs.
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Motor will not start. | On/Off switch is in the “OFF” | Turn switch to the “ON” |
| (O) position. | (I) 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 |
| Extension cord is not proper gauge. | either a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord |
| Extension cord is damaged. | or a 50 ft. 10/2 gauge cord. |
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| Electrical outlet does not supply | Try a different outlet. |
| adequate power. |
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Unit does not reach high | Diameter of garden hose is too | Replace with a 1/2 inch or 5/8 |
pressure. | small. | inch 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 clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
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| Variopower nozzle is in low pressure | Turn variopower nozzle to high |
| position. | pressure position. |
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Output pressure varies | Not enough inlet water supply. | Turn water on full force. Check |
high and low. |
| garden hose for kinks, leaks or |
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| blockage. |
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| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are |
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| air tight. Turn off machine and |
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| purge pump by squeezing trigger |
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| gun until a steady flow of water |
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| emerges through the nozzle. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in |
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| warm water. |
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| Discharge nozzle is obstructed. | Blow out or remove debris with a |
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| fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose or power | Run distilled vinegar through |
| nozzle. | detergent tank. |
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