Troubleshooting - PowerWasher H170 Manual Del Operador

PROBLEM
Motor will not start or stops while
operating
Circuit breaker trips or fuse blown in
fuse box
Water or oil leaking from bottom of
pump
Trigger will not move
Unit will not stop when trigger is
released
Motor running but pump not
building maximum pressure or has
irregular pressure

7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective GFCI
Extension cord length or gauge
incorrect
Loose or disconnected plug
Tripped pressure washer thermal
switch
Spray Gun Trigger not operating
properly
Defective Gun
Circuit Overload
Extension cord too long or wire size
too small
Nozzle partially blocked
Excessive pressure
A small amount of leakage is normal If excessive l eaking o ccurs cal l
Spray gun safety lock engaged
S p r a y g u n t r i g g e r s y s t e m n o t
operating properly
Faucet closed
Water inlet screen clogged
Gun and hose failure
Kink in garden hose
Wand nozzle worn out
Air in pump
Clogged nozzle
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CORRECTION
Perform GFCI Reset procedure, Sec.
Operator's Manual Section 2.0
Use proper extension cord. See
Operator's Manual Section 2.0
Reconnect plug
Allow to cool and restart unit
Call Customer Service Department
Remove gun aim water stream away
from electrical source and press
ON. If machine starts, replace gun
a s se mb l y b y ca l l ing C ust o me r
Service Department.
Check that the circuit is rated 15 amps
or greater.
Use proper extension cord as
recommended in Operator's Manual
Section 3.3.
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2
P o we r wa s he r F A I P C u s t o m e r
Service Department
If excessive teaking occurs, Call
Customer Service Department
Call Customer Service Department
Open faucet
Clean screen. See section 5.4
Replace gun and hose.
Straighten hose
Replace spray wand
Let pressure washer run with gun
o p e n a nd wa nd r e mo v e d u nt i l
steady stream of water is released
Clean nozzle. See manual Section
5.2