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7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Motor will not start or stops while
operating
Defective GFCI
Perform GFCI Reset procedure, Sec.
Operator's Manual Section 2.0
Extension cord length or gauge
incorrect
Use proper extension cord. See
Operator's Manual Section 2.0
Loose or disconnected plug
Reconnect plug
Tripped pressure washer thermal
switch
Allow to cool and restart unit
Spray Gun Trigger not operating
properly
Call Customer Service Department
Defective Gun
Remove gun aim water stream away
from electrical source and press
ON. If machine starts, replace gun
assembl y by cal l ing C usto mer
Service Department.
Circuit breaker trips or fuse blown in
fuse box
Circuit Overload
Check that the circuit is rated 15 amps
or greater.
Extension cord too long or wire size
too small
Use proper extension cord as
recommended in Operator's Manual
Section 3.3.
Nozzle partially blocked
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2
Excessive pressure
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2
Water or oil leaking from bottom of
pump
A small amount of leakage is normal If excessive leaking occurs call
P o wer wa she r F A I P C ust o me r
Service Department
Trigger will not move
Spray gun safety lock engaged
Release safety lock
Unit will not stop when trigger is
released
Sp r a y g un t r ig g e r sy st e m no t
operating properly
Call Customer Service Department
Motor running but pump not
building maximum pressure or has
irregular pressure
Faucet closed
Water inlet screen clogged
Open faucet
Clean screen. See section 5.4
Gun and hose failure
Replace gun and hose.
Kink in garden hose
Straighten hose
Wand nozzle worn out
Replace spray wand
Air in pump
Let pressure washer run with gun
o pen and wand r emo ved until
steady stream of water is released
Clogged nozzle
Clean nozzle. See manual Section
5.2
