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) posi-

 

(O) position.

tion

 

 

 

 

Power cord is not plugged in.d

Plug in power cord.

 

 

 

 

Electrical outlet does not supply

Try a different outlet.

 

adequate power.

 

 

 

 

 

Tripped circuit breaker.

Switch off pressure washer.

 

 

The reset will be automatically,

 

 

for that wait that the tempera-

 

 

ture goes down.

 

 

 

Unit does not reach

Diameter of garden hose is too

Replace with a 5/8 inch garden

high pressure.

small.

hose.

 

 

 

 

Water supply is restricted.

Check garden hose for kinks,

 

 

leaks and blockage.

 

 

 

 

Not enough inlet water supply.

Open water source full force.

 

 

 

 

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in

 

 

warm water.

 

 

 

 

Spray wand is on low pressure

Turn spray wand to high pres-

 

position.

sure position.

 

 

 

Output pressure va-

Not enough inlet water supply.

Turn water on full force. Check

ries high and low.

 

garden hose for kinks, leaks or

 

 

blockage.

 

 

 

 

Pump is sucking air.

Check that hoses and fittings

 

 

are air tight. Turn off machine

 

 

and purge pump by squeezing

trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.

Water inlet filter is clogged.

Remove filter and rinse out in warm water.

Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with

 

 

a fine needle.

 

 

 

 

Calcified gun, hose or spray

Run distilled vinegar through

 

wand.

detergent suction tube.

 

 

 

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