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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Motor will not start.

Unit does not reach

high pressure.

Output pressure varies 

high and low.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

On/Off switch is in the

“OFF” (O) position.

Power cord is not plugged in.

Extension cord is too long. 

Extension cord is not proper 

gauge.

Extension cord is damaged.

Electrical outlet does not sup-

ply adequate power.

Tripped pressure washer 

circuit breaker

Diameter of garden hose is 

too small.

Water supply is restricted.

Not enough water supply.

Pump is sucking air.

Not enough inlet water supply.

Pump is sucking air.

SOLUTION

Turn switch to the “ON”

( | ) position. Squeeze gun trigger.

Plug in power cord.

Replace extension cord with either 

a 25’ (7.6 m)

14 AWG cord or a 50’

(15 m) 14 AWG cord.

Try a different outlet.

Allow to cool, and restart unit. 

Replace with a 1” (25 mm) or 5/8” 

(16 mm) garden hose.

Check garden hose for kinks, 

leaks and blockage.

Open water source fully.

water.

airtight. Turn “OFF” machine, and 

purge pump by squeezing trigger 

emerges through the nozzle.

Turn water on fully. Check garden 

hose for kinks, leaks or blockage

airtight. Turn “OFF” machine, and 

purge pump by squeezing trigger 

emerges through the nozzle.

water.

Summary of Contents for 5100744

Page 1: ...Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool OPERATOR S MANUAL TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 888 909 6757 www GreenWorksTools com 1600 PSI 1 3 GPM ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER 5100744 ...

Page 2: ...bly 12 16 Operation 17 20 Maintenance 21 23 Troubleshooting 24 26 Warranty 27 Exploded View 2 8 Part List 29 30 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Universal Motor 120 V 60 Hz 13 Amps Max Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure 1600 psi Rated Gallons Per Minute 1 3 gpm Maximum Inlet Water Temperature 104 F Unit Weight 15 83lbs 7 18kg TABLE OF CONTENTS 1950 C U ...

Page 3: ...nt of the plug or cord is needed use only identical replacement parts W A R N I N G Risk of injection or injury Do not direct discharge stream at people or animals GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION This pressure washer is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric ...

Page 4: ...ion cords Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord W A R N I N G To reduce the risk of electrocution keep all connections dry and off the ground Do not touch...

Page 5: ...onal injury Never leave product running unattended Turn power off Don t leave product until it comes to a complete stop Keep the motor free of grass leaves or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard Follow manufacturer s recommendations for safe loading unloading transport and storage of machine Keep product dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never u...

Page 6: ...or the machine itself Keep the motor away from flammables and other hazardous materials Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems Before storing allow the motor to cool When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage ONLY use cold water Make sure minimum clearance of...

Page 7: ...ys wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injection or injury never direct a water stream towards people or pets or Risk of Injection place any body part in the stream Leaking Kickback To reduce the risk of injury from kickback hold the spray wand securely with both hands when ...

Page 8: ...wer tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of injury or damage DO NOT USE ACIDS ALKALINES BLEACHE...

Page 9: ...e required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a product use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA or W on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation It is possible to tie the extens...

Page 10: ...sult in serious personal injury W A R N I N G Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use the product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER This unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI which guards against the hazards of ground fault curre...

Page 11: ...against short circuits overloads or shocks 7 Spray wand 8 Gun ON OFF SWITCH This switch turns the pressure washer on and off TRIGGER HANDLE The trigger handle has a gripping surface that provides added control of the spray wand and helps reduce fatigue TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT Pulling the trigger releases a stream of water for high pressure cleaning The lock out provides protection against unauthoriz...

Page 12: ...rated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call for assistance PACKING LIST Pressure Washer Trigger Handle 20 ft High Pressure Hose Wand Assembly Operator s Manual Detergent tank 0 25 degree tips W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious perso...

Page 13: ...garden hose to the pressure washer Run water through the hose for 120 seconds to clean any debris from the hose Inspect the screen in the water intake If the screen is damaged do not use the machine until the screen has been replaced If the screen is dirty clean it before connecting the garden hose to the machine To connect the garden hose to the machine Attach the garden hose to the pump inlet co...

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Page 15: ...TERGENT BOTTLE See Figure 7 free connection Fill bottle with approved pressure washer detergents soaps only INSTALLING GUN HOLDER AND CORD RETENTION CLIPS See Figure 8 Fig 8 Slide round gun holder onto bracket Fig 7 ...

Page 16: ... hose Inspect the screen in the water intake If the screen is damaged do not use the machine until the screen has been replaced If the screen is dirty clean it before connecting the garden hose to the machine With the hose faucet turned completely off attach the end of the garden hose to the water intake Tighten by hand W A R N I N G Always use the pressure washer in the position shown laying down...

Page 17: ... serious personal injury W A R N I N G Never direct a water stream toward people or pets or any electrical device Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below Using spray wand cleaning cars boats motorcycles outdoor furniture grills and house siding ADDING DETERGENT TO THE DETERGENT BOTTLE See Figure 10 Use only det...

Page 18: ... the motor To stop the motor release the trigger and press OFF O on the switch W A R N I N G Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others Soap is applied under low pressure high volume for optimum performance Soap cannot be applied ...

Page 19: ...rigger to operate the pressure washer USING NOZZLE See Figure 13 NOTE 1 Pull back the quick connect collar 2 Push the nozzle into place 3 Push the collar forward Fig 12 Trigger Fig 13 3 Spray wand 2 1 Nozzle TO ENGAGE THE LOCK OUT Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot TO DISENGAGE THE LOCK OUT Push the lock out down and into its original position ...

Page 20: ...igned for pressure washers Many detergents may require mixing prior to use Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle Fig 14 W A R N I N G NEVER change nozzles without engaging the lock out on the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your face or at others The quick connect feature contains small springs that could eject the nozzle with some force Failure to heed this may...

Page 21: ... commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc W A R N I N G Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleumbased products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaire...

Page 22: ...annot do the Optimum Winterizing procedure you can still protect your pressure washer from winter damage by doing below Disconnect all water connections Turn on the machine for a few second until the remaining water in the pump exits Turn off immediately Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked Store the machine and accessories in a room that does not reach freezing temperatures Do not sto...

Page 23: ... leaving the pressure washer unattended then ensure the following Turn unit to OFF O position Unplug the power cord from the outlet C A U T I O N The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage over the winter months ...

Page 24: ...ply Pump is sucking air Not enough inlet water supply Pump is sucking air SOLUTION Turn switch to the ON position Squeeze gun trigger Plug in power cord Replace extension cord with either a 25 7 6 m 14 AWG cord or a 50 15 m 14 AWG cord Try a different outlet Allow to cool and restart unit Replace with a 1 25 mm or 5 8 16 mm garden hose Check garden hose for kinks leaks and blockage Open water sour...

Page 25: ...or clogged deter gent suction tube Discharge nozzle is ob structed Pump is sucking air Water seals are damaged or worn Oil seals are damaged or worn Broken o ring or plastic insert Missing worn rubber washer SOLUTION Blow out or remove debris with a Run distilled vinegar through detergent tank Add more detergent Check connections Dilute detergent remove build up Remove obstruction or replace deter...

Page 26: ...ger on spray wand to release pres sure then turn unit ON Unplug any extension cords at tached and plug the unit directly into the outlet Call the Toll Free Hotline Disconnect water supply and power ON for 2 to 3 seconds repeat couple times or until the motor starts Turn ON water supply Remove kink in garden hose NOTE AUTO ON OFF SWITCH This Pressure washer is equipped with an Auto Start Stop featu...

Page 27: ...inoperative due to misuse commercial use abuse neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration or 2 The unit if it has not been operated and or maintained in accordance with the owner s manual or 3 Normal wear except as noted below 4 Routine maintenance items such as draining the water to avoid freezing ice damage to pump and components 5 No TRANSPORTATION CHARGES Transportation charges for th...

Page 28: ...28 PARTS LIST ...

Page 29: ... 0 nozzle 25 nozzle Seal ring Upper housing Screw Lower housing Water inlet filter Water inlet connector O ring Water inlet nut Gun hook Gun handle Assembly Gun wand Assembly Dust proof cover Shaking reduction cover Motor and pump assembly Orientation plate Heat isolation board Motor strap Screw Power switch screw Switch box Wire nut Seal ring Seal ring Motor Cover Power cord assembly Screw Wire p...

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