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No detergent. | Detergent suction tube not | Check connection. | |||
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| Detergent is too thick. | Dilute detergent, for best re- | |||
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| Filter on detergent suction | Run warm water through filter | |||
| tube is clogged. |
| to remove debris. | ||
| Damaged or clogged deter- | Remove obstruction or repla- | |||
| gent suction tube. |
| ce detergent suction tube. | ||
| Spray wand is in high pressu- | Turn spray wand tip to low | |||
| re position. |
| pressure position. | ||
| Discharge nozzle is obstruc- | Blow out or remove debris | |||
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| with fine needle. | ||
Garden hose con- | Loose fittings. |
| Tighten fittings. | ||
nection leaks. |
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Missing/worn rubber washer. | Insert new washer. | ||||
Spray wand leaks. | Spray wand not properly atta- | Insert the spray wand into the | |||
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| trigger gun. Carefully press in | ||
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| Broken | Call Customer Support. | |||
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Pump is noisy. | Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings | |||
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| and purge pump by squee- | |
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Water leaks from | Loose fittings. |
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pump (up to 10 |
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drops per minute is |
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Water seals are damaged or | Call Customer Support. | ||||
permissible). | worn. |
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Oil Drip. | Oil seals are damaged or | Call Customer Support. | |||
| worn. |
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