TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
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Motor will not start | On/Off switch is in the “OFF” (O) | Turn switch to the “ON” (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 either |
| Extension cord is not proper gauge. | “a 25 ft. 12/3 gauge cord or a 50 |
| Extension cord is damaged. | ft. 10/3 gauge cord. |
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| Electrical outlet does not supply | Try a different outlet. |
| adequate power. |
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| Tripped circuit breaker | Reset breaker (power supply) or |
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| ground fault circuit interrupter. |
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Unit does not reach high | Diameter of garden hose is too | Replace with a 3/4 inch garden |
pressure. | small. | hose. |
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| Check garden hose for kinks, leaks |
| Water supply is restricted. | 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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| Spray wand is in low pressure | Turn spray wand to high pressure |
| position. | position. |
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Output pressure varies high | Not enough inlet water supply. | Turn water on full force. Check |
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 spray wand. | Run distilled vinegar through |
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| “detergent suction tube. |
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