TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start.
On/Off switch is
in
the
Turn
switch to the "
ON
" ( 1 ) position.
Detergent is not Detergent
is
too thick. Dilute detergent.
"OFF"
(0)
position.
coming out.
Filter
on
detergent
Run
warm water through filter
to
remove build-up.
Power cord is not Plug
in
power cord.
plugged in.
suction tube
is
clogged.
Damaged or clogged
Remove obstruction
or
replace detergent suction tube.
Electrical outlet does not
Try a different outlet.
detergent suction tube.
supply adequate power.
Spray tip
is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.
Tripped pressure Allow to cool, and restart unit.
washer circuit breaker.
Garden hose
Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
connection leaks.
Missing/worn rubber Insert new washer.
Power switch is ON With power switch
ON
push
in
on the gun trigger
washer.
however gun trigger
is
which will engage the AUTO
ON
switch.
Spray wand, Broken a-ring
or
plastic Call customer service.
not soueezed ON.
extension, or spray insert.
Unit does not reach Diameter
of
garden hose Replace with a 1" (25 mm) or 5/8" (16 mm) garden
tip leaks.
high pressure.
is
too small.
hose.
Pump
is
noisy. Pump
is
sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings
are
airtight. Turn "OFF"
Water supply is restrict- Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and blockage.
machine, and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun
ed
.
until a steady flow
of
water emerge through the spray
Not enough water sup- Open water source fully.
ply.
tio.
Water inlet filter clogged.
Remove water filter and rinse
in
warm water.
Pressure Tip has not
Add desired pressure tip
to
end
of
wand. See page 18
been installed on wand
for details.
Water leaks from Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
pump.
assemblv. Water seals are Call customer service.
Water intake filter
is
Remove filter and rinse
in
warm water.
damaged or worn.
clogged.
Oil
is
dripping. Oil seals are damaged or Call customer service.
Output pressure Not enough inlet water
Turn
water on fully. Check garden hose for kinks,
worn.
varies high and low.
supply.
leaks or blockage.
Soap does not 75 degree tip/soap tip
Install
75
degree soap tip (black)
on
wand.
Pump
is
sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn "OFF"
come out or comes {black)
is
not installed on
machine, and purge pump by squeezing trigger
gun
out
at
low pressure. wand.
until a steady flow
of
water emerge through the spray
tio.
Soap tank may be Empty soap from tank, clean out using vinegar
Water inlet filter clogged.
Remove filter and rinse
in
warm
water
.
plugged with debris
or
and water.
I
thick
soao.
Supply voltage below
Verify that
only
the pressure washer is running
on
this !
minimum.
a~u~
i
Calcified gun, hose or
Run
distilled vinegar through detergent tank.
I
power spray tip.
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