12. DEFECTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
The table below lists the defects that are most commonly found in
normal use of the high pressure washer. The causes of these
operating defects are easily solved with operations that fall within the
scope of ordinary maintenance. If the defect is not listed in the table
below or cannot be eliminated by following the recommendations
found herein, it is suggested that you contact a qualified and
authorized service centre.
DEFECT
CAUSE
The machine does
Low fuel
not start
Low battery
Other
Irregular engine
To be examined
operation
carefully before
each attempt
Insufficient
Nozzle fouled or
pressure
deformed
Valve fouled or
worn
Insufficient
water flow
Vibrations and/or
Pump is drawing
irregular water
air
output
Air in piping
Pump seals
worn
Delivery and
suction valves
blocked
Pump noisy
Bearings worn
Milky oil
Water leaking
into the oil
system
(emulsion)
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EN
REMEDY
Check the level and
top up if necessary
Check the charging
status and replace if
necessary
Refer to the engine
use and
maintenance
manual
Contact a service
centre
Clean or replace
Contact a service
centre
Make sure you have
a water line of the
required flow rate
Check supply
fittings
Purge by
disconnecting the
pipes
Contact a service
centre
Unscrew the valve
caps, remove them
and clean them (it is
preferable to
contact the service
centre)
Contact a service
centre
Request the seal
replacement pack
from the service
centre
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