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 | Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position |
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| “OFF” (O) 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 |
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| Extension cord is not | a 25 ft. 12/2 gauge cord or a 50 ft. |
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| proper gauge. Extension | 10/2 gauge cord. |
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| cord is damaged. |
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| Electrical outlet does not | Try a different outlet. |
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| supply adequate power. |
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| Ground Fault Circuit | Reset breaker (power supply) |
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| Interrupter (GFCI) tripped. | or GFCI. |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose | Replace with a 3/4 inch |
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high pressure. | is too small. | 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 | Remove filter and rinse out |
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| clogged. | in warm water. |
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| Spray wand is in low | Turn spray wand to high |
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| pressure position. | pressure position. |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water | Turn water on full force. Check garden |
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varies high and | supply. | hose for kinks, leaks or blockage. |
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low. |
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Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. |
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| Turn off machine and purge pump by |
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| squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow |
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| of water emerges through the nozzle. |
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| Water inlet filter is | Remove filter and rinse out |
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| clogged. | in warm water. |
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| Discharge nozzle | Blow out or remove debris |
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| is obstructed. | with a fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose | Run distilled vinegar through |
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| or spray wand. | detergent suction tube. |
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