8.914-357.0 • HOTSY 560SS • Rev. 03/11
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PRESSURE
W
ASHER
T
roub
leshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT
If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the corrective actions
listed do not correct the problem, contact the local authorized Hotsy Service
Center. The Hotsy Service Center can be identifi ed by visiting
www.hotsy.com
or
by calling
1-800-525-1976
.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
PRESSURE WASHER
WILL NOT PRODUCE
HOT WATER.
...CONTINUED
Trigger of trigger gun released
Squeeze trigger. Water must be spraying
for burner to light.
Defective pressure switch.
Replace pressure switch.
Fuel valve closed.
Check that fuel valve on fuel tank is open.
Burner motor reset button (thermal
overload protector) tripped.
Push reset button on burner motor. If
tripped, check for proper voltage.
Clogged fuel fi lter.
Replace fuel fi lter.
Thermostat set too low.
Adjust thermostat to desired temperature.
BURNER SMOKES.
Air bands need to be adjusted.
Readjust air band per the
Oil Burner
sec-
tion under
Installation
.
Improper fuel.
Use proper fuel.
POOR CLEANING
Improper detergent concentration or
mixing.
Mix detergent per manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Ensure that powdered detergents are
fully dissolved.
Wrong detergent for the application.
Select appropriate detergent.
Rinsing with hot water.
A fi nal rinse with cold water will reduce
water spotting.
