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Troubleshooting
Cleaning & Care
Note:
The pressure washer and accessories should be stored in a room that
is 60–80
0
F. NEVER store outside or in a room that will freeze.
1. Turn off the pressure washer. Turn off the water tap and detach the garden
hose.
2. Restart the machine and squeeze the trigger. Let it run until no more water
comes out.
3. Turn off the machine and unplug. Remove the spray gun from the high
pressure hose.
4. Rinse the high pressure hose, the wand and nozzles with clean water.
5. If used, rinse the foam sprayer and container with clean water.
6. Wind up the high pressure hose and cord on the storage hooks.
7. Clean all connectors of dust and debris. Remove the water intake coupling and
rinse the filter (use an adjustable wrench, if needed). Replace.
8. Dry all parts before storing.
9. Place spray gun, wand, nozzles and other accessories on the holders on the
machine for storage.
10. Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth.
WARNING:
Do not immerse any electrical tool, its cord, or its plug,
into water!
Symptom
Cause
Recommended action
Machine refuses to start
Not plugged in
Defective outlet
Fuse has blown, GFCI
has tripped or circuit has
tripped
Defective extension cord
Plug in machine
Try another outlet
Check fuses, reset button or
circuit breaker box
Try without extension cord
Fluctuating pressure
Pump is sucking air
Water pressure is
insufficient
Check that hoses and
connections are tight
Check for hose blockage
and/or kinks
Machine stops
Fuse has blown, GFCI
has tripped or circuit has
tripped
Incorrect voltage
Thermal sensor activated
Nozzle blocked
Check fuses, reset button or
circuit breaker box
Check for proper voltage
Turn machine off to cool
down for 5 minutes
Clean the nozzle with a
needle or by spraying water
backward into the nozzle
Machine starts and stops by
itself
Spray gun is leaking
No water supply
Check connection
Check for hose blockage
and/or kinks
Machine starts but no water
comes out
Inlet filter is blocked
Nozzle blocked
Clean filter
Clean the nozzle with a
needle or by spraying water
backward into the nozzle