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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Output pressure varies
high and low. (contin-
ued)
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Pump is noisy
Water leaks from pump
(up to 10 drops per min-
ute is permissible).
Oil is dripping
Spray wand, extension,
or nozzle leaks.
Garden hose connection
leaks.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Discharge nozzle is ob-
structed.
Calcified gun, hose or power
nozzle.
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Detergent bottle or suction
tube not properly connected.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Damaged or clogged deter-
gent suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure
position.
Discharge nozzle is ob-
structed.
Pump is sucking air
Water filter is clogged.
Loose fittings.
Water seals are damaged or
worn.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
SOLUTION
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Run distilled vinegar through
detergent tank.
Add more detergent.
Check connections.
Dilute detergent.
Run warm water through filter to
remove build-up.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction tube.
Turn nozzle tip to low-pressure
position.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Check that hoses and fittings are
airtight. Turn off machine and
purge pump by squeezing trigger
gun until a steady flow of water
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
Tighten fittings.
Insert new washer.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Summary of Contents for 1500 PSI
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