8.914-357.0 • HOTSY 560SS • Rev. 03/11
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
T
roub
leshooting Guide
12
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
PUMP MOTOR WILL
NOT RUN.
GFCI tripped.
Reset and test GFCI with every use. Follow
instructions on GFCI device.
No voltage to machine.
Test power supply and correct.
Pump motor reset switch (thermal
overload protector) tripped.
Push reset switch on control box, refer to
Component Identifi cation
. If tripped, check
for proper voltage or clogged pressure
nozzle.
Excessive pressure due to clogged
pressure nozzle.
Clean pressure nozzle.
PRESSURE WASHER
RUNS BUT
WON’T SPRAY.
Trigger of trigger gun released.
Squeeze trigger.
Water supply not turned on.
Open water supply valve.
Clogged pressure nozzle.
Clean pressure nozzle opening.
LOW SPRAY
PRESSURE AT
PRESSURE NOZZLE.
Inlet water screen clogged.
Check screen and clean if necessary.
Inadequate water supply.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 5/8 inch mini-mum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle.
Clean or replace.
Air being drawn through detergent
inlet line.
Refi ll detergent container. Ensure that pick-
up screen is fully immersed.
POOR OR NO
DETERGENT FLOW.
Inadequate detergent supply.
Refi ll detergent container. Ensure that pick-
up screen is fully immersed.
Detergent screen or hose clogged.
Clean. Always start with a clean detergent
container.
Clogged detergent injector check
valve.
Clean check valve at detergent injector inlet.
Detergent injector not set correctly.
Refer to
To Clean
for settings.
UNEVEN SPRAY
PATTERN.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle.
Clean or replace.
PRESSURE WASHER
WILL NOT PRODUCE
HOT WATER.
Burner switch in OFF position.
Place switch in ON position.
Inadequate fuel supply.
Refi ll fuel tank. Use only recom-mended
fuels. Refer to
Before Starting
under
Op-
eration
.
Pump switch turned off.
Pump motor must be running before burner
will light.
Inadequate water supply.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 5/8 inch mini-mum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
