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Troubleshooting chart
Symptom
Possible cause (s)
Corrective Action(s)
Pressure washer
does not start
1. Unit is pressurized
2. Poor plug connection or faulty
outlet
socket
3. Extension cord too long or
undersized
4. Main voltage supply too low
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
2. Check plug, socket
3. Remove extension cord
4. Check that main supply
voltage is adequate
Pump does not
reach necessary
pressure
1. Water inlet filter is clogged
2. Pump sucking air from hose
connections
1. Clean water inlet filter
2. Check that connections
and locking ring are
properly
tightened
Fluctuating
pressure
1. Pump sucking in air
2. Clogged nozzle
1. Check that hoses and
connections are tight
2. Clear blockage with cleaning
needle (see page 5)
Motor stops
suddenly
1. Extension cord too long or
undersized
1. Remove extension cord
Plug fitting
Note: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed, take great care in disposing of the plug
and severed cable; it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket. If the supply cord is
damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid hazard. Your pressure
washer is supplied with a fitted plug, however if you should need to fit a new plug follow the
instruction below. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
No connection is to be made to the earth
terminal of the plug.
If a 13 AMP (BS 1363/A) plug is used,
a 13 AMP fuse must be fitted, or if any other
type of plug is used a 13 AMP fuse must be
fitted, either in the plug, or adaptor or on the
distribution board.
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
N
OUTER
SLEEVE
13 AMP
FUSE
BROWN
(LIVE)
L
CABLE GRIP
