Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
Symptom | Cause | Solution |
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Motor will not start | On/Off switch is in the “OFF” | Turn switch to the “ON” (I) |
| (O) position. | position |
| Power cord is not plugged in. | Plug in power cord. |
| Electrical outlet does not | Try a different outlet. |
| supply 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 |
high pressure. | too small. | larger garden hose. |
| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for |
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| kinks, 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 |
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| in warm water. |
| Spray wand is on low pres- | Turn spray wand to high |
| sure position. | pressure position. |
Output pressure va- | Not enough inlet water supp- | Turn water on full force. |
ries high and low. | ly. | Check garden hose for |
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| kinks, leaks or blockage. |
| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings |
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| are air tight. Turn off machi- |
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| ne and purge pump by |
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| squeezing trigger gun until a |
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| steady flow of water emer- |
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| ges through the nozzle. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out |
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| in 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. |
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