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Generac 1300PSI Electric High Pressure Washer
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Problem
Cause
Correction
Pressure washer will not start.
1. No electrical power is available.
1. Check cord, plug power, socket,
electrical supply and circuit
breaker/fuse.
2. Motor overheats.
2. Turn off the unit. Press trigger of
gun to relieve.pressure on the
unit. Allow unit to cool for about 2
min. It should run when you turn it
ON again.
3. Low voltage.
3. Contact Generac service facility.
4. Trigger not open.
4. Open trigger.
5. Electrical defect.
5. Contact Generac service facility.
Pressure washer does not
1. Pump is sucking air.
1. Water hose must be 1/2-inch
come up to pressure.
or greater in diameter.
Be sure water supply is ON.
Be sure water supply is clean.
Check all connections for leaks
or blockage.
Turn OFF the unit, hold trigger in
OPEN position to relieve pressure
and allow air in line to escape.
With trigger still in OPEN position
turn ON the unit. Repeat if
necessary.
2. Water inlet is clogged.
2. Clean water inlet screen.
3. Pump not bled to remove air.
3. Switch OFF washer, press trigger,
switch ON washer while pressing
trigger. Repeat if necessary.
4. Pump is faulty.
4. Contact Generac service facility.
High pressure spray is irregular.
1. Nozzle or water supply is restricted.
1. Unplug unit and clean nozzle.
2. Water supply is inadequate.
2. Turn ON water to full position.
