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Troubleshooting
Cleaning & Care
Note:
The pressure washer and accessories should be stored above 32
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 on the gun. Let it run until no
more water comes out.
3. Turn off the machine and unplug from the electrical outlet. Remove the spray
gun and the high pressure hose.
4. Tip the unit on both sides to drain any remaining water from inlet and outlet
ports.
5. Rinse the high pressure hose, the wand and nozzle with clean water.
6. Clean all connectors and ports of debris.
7. If used, rinse the detergent dispenser with clean water.
8. Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth
9. Wind up the high pressure hose and cord on the storage hooks.
10. Place spray gun on the holder on the machine.
11. Ensure all parts are dry before storing.
WARNING:
DO NOT immerse any electrical tool, cord or plug
into water!
Symptom
Cause
Recommended action
Machine will not 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
Motor is overheated
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 the
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 port is blocked
Nozzle blocked
No water supply
Clean port
Clean the nozzle with the
needle or by spraying water
backward into the nozzle
Check for kinks/pinches
Note:
If the nozzle becomes clogged, clean it by inserting the needle tool
into the tip to remove deposits or debris (see diagram below) and
rinse thoroughly.
Needle
Nozzle
