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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply, turn water
supply off, discharge residual pressure, and engage spray handle lock‑off.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Motor does not start.
Unit not plugged in.
Plug in power cord.
ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
Turn switch to the “ON” position.
Wand trigger not being squeezed.
Squeeze trigger with switch in “ON” position.
Unit does not reach high pressure.
Water faucet not fully turned on.
Open water valve fully.
Water inlet filter clogged.
Remove filter and rinse to clean.
Nozzle worn.
Replace with new nozzle.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle.
Water supply restricted.
Check water hose for kinks, leaks and blockage.
Unit is not properly self primed
Refer to
Self Priming
under Assembly and Adjustments
Output pressure varies high/low.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Turn water on full force ‑ check hose for leaks and kinks.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle.
Water inlet screen clogged.
To unclog, rinse OFF with water.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Replace washer in hose adapter.
Spray wand leaks.
Spray wand not properly attached.
Insert the spray wand into the spray handle. Push in and turn to lock spray wand
into place.
Broken O‑ring.
Contact your local dealer.
Pump is excessively noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn OFF machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges from the nozzle.
Water leaks from pump.
Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged or worn.
Contact your local dealer.
Oil leaks.
Oil seals are damaged or worn.
Contact your local dealer.
Motor buzzes but fails to run.
Supply voltage below minimum.
Verify that only the pressure washer is running on this circuit.
System has residual pressure.
Turn unit off, squeeze trigger on spray wand to release pressure, then turn unit on.
Voltage loss due to extension cord.
Plug directly into outlet.
Cleaner not used for long periods.
Contact your local dealer.
No detergent.
Detergent container is empty.
Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction tube not
properly connected.
Check connections.
Detergent is too thick.
Use detergent recommended for use in pressure washers only.
Filter on detergent suction tube is
clogged.
Run warm water through filter to remove debris.
Damaged or clogged detergent
suction tube.
Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris.
