TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Motor will | Pressure washer not plugged in. | Plug in pressure washer. | |
not start and | “RESET” button on GFCI not | Push “RESET” button. | |
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humming |
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Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse | Reset breaker or replace fuse. | ||
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is blown. |
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Power | Too much load already on circuit. | Reduce load on circuit. | |
source circuit |
| Try another 15 amp circuit. | |
continues to |
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trip or blow |
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fuses |
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Motor hums | Using an extension cord. | DO NOT use extension cords. | |
but will not |
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start |
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Pump is stuck due to dirt, mineral | Unplug unit. If temperature is | ||
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| build up, or ice. | below freezing do not use. Thaw | |
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| in a warm area. | |
No or low | Wand not in high pressure. | See How to Use Wand paragraph | |
pressure |
| in the Operation Section. | |
(initial use) | Low water supply. | Water supply must be at least 5 | |
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| GPM @ 20 PSI. | |
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| Leak at high pressure hose. | Repair leak. Apply sealant tape | |
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| if necessary. | |
| Nozzle obstructed. | Clean nozzle with paper clip or | |
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| nozzle cleaning tool, pour water | |
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| into nozzle end to flush out | |
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| obstruction. | |
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| Water filter screen clogged. | Remove and clean filter. | |
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| Defective | Check with Authorized Warranty | |
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| Service Center (AWSC.) | |
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| Air in hose. | Turn off the motor, then the | |
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| water source. Disconnect the | |
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| water source from the pump | |
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| inlet and turn the water source | |
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| on to remove all air from the | |
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| hose. When there is a steady | |
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| stream of water present, turn | |
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| water source off. Reconnect | |
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| water source to pump inlet and | |
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| turn on water source. Squeeze | |
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| trigger to remove remaining air. | |
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| High pressure hose is too long. | Use high pressure hose under | |
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| 100 feet. | |
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17- ENG | A17914 |
