TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Output pressure varies high
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
and low. (continued)
power nozzle.
Detergent not working.
Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction
tube not properly connected.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Nozzle is in high-pressure
position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand, extension, or
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
nozzle leaks.
Pump is noisy
Pump is sucking air
Water filter is clogged.
Water leaks from pump (up
Loose fittings.
to 10 drops per minute
is permissible).
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Oil is dripping
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
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Solution
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Run distilled vinegar
through detergent tank.
Check connections.
Dilute detergent.
Run warm water through
filter to remove build-up.
Turn nozzle tip to
low-pressure position.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Check that hoses and fit-
tings are airtight. Turn off
machine and purge pump
by squeezing trigger gun
emerges through the nozzle.
Remove water filter and
rinse in warm water.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline
Call the Toll-Free Hotline
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Motor buzzes but fails to run.
Supply voltage
below minimum.
System has residual pressure.
Voltage loss due to
extension cord.
Pressure washer not used
for long periods.
Residual friction among
components. Unit might
hum.
Water supply is OFF .
No Water
Kink in the garden hose.
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Solution
Verify that only the pres-
sure washer is running on
this circuit.
Turn unit "OFF" , squeeze
trigger on spray wand to
release pressure, then turn
unit "ON" .
Unplug any extension cords
attached and plug the unit
directly into the outlet.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Disconnect water supply
and power ON for 2 to 3
seconds, repeat couple
times or until the motor
starts.
Turn ON water supply.
Remove kink in garden
hose.
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