6. TrOuBLeshOOTING
sYMpTOMs
reasON
reMeDY
motor will not start.
1. loose or disconnected plug.
2. Blown fuse.
1. reconnect plug.
2. see below
circuit breaker trips or fuse blown.
1. circuit overload.
2. extension cord too long or wire size too
small.
3. nozzle partially blocked, causing
excessive pressure.
1. check that the circuit is rated 13amps or
greater. disconnect all loads on the circuit.
2. use proper extension cord as
recommended in section 1.
3. clean nozzle as described in maintenance
section.
Water or oil leaking from bottom of pump.
1. A small amount of leakage is normal.
1. if excessive leaking occurs contact
authorised service agent.
trigger will not move.
1. Gun safety lock engaged.
1. release safety lock.
unit will not stop when trigger is released.
1. trigger system not operating properly.
1. contact authorised service agent.
motor running but pump not building
maximum pressure or has irregular pres-
sure.
1. Water supply not turned on.
2. unit has been stored in freezing
temperatures.
3. Water inlet screen clogged.
4. Kink in supply hose.
5. nozzle worn out.
6. Air in pump.
7. Suction or discharge valves clogged or
worn out.
1. turn on water supply.
2. thaw out unit completely including hose,
gun and attachments.
3. clean screen as described in maintenance
section.
4. straighten hose.
5. replace nozzle.
6. Let pressure washer run with gun open
and lance removed until a steady stream
of water is released.
7.Contact authorised service agent.
7. MaINTeNaNCe
warNING!
ensure the pressure washer is switched off and unplugged from the mains electrical power supply and turned off at
the mains water tap before performing any maintenance tasks. check, clean or renew the inlet filter (which is fitted inside the
inlet connector,) after every 50 hours of use.
7.1.
NOZZLes.
7.1.1.
ensure that both nozzles are kept clean and free of debris.
7.1.2.
the variable nozzle should be lubricated regularly. clogging of the nozzle causes the pump pressure to be too high and cleaning is
immediately required.
7.1.3.
clear the nozzle of any debris.
7.1.4.
flush the nozzle with water.
7.2.
waTer FILTer.
7.2.1.
the pressure washer is equipped with a water inlet filter to protect the pump.
7.2.2.
to clean the conical filter, remove quick fit connection and the filter from the pump inlet.
7.2.3.
Backflush the filter to clean.
7.2.4.
replace filter and quick connection immediately to prevent any ingress of foreign matter into the pump.
7.3.
COOLING sYsTeM.
7.3.1.
the air vents, in and around the pressure washer, must be kept clean and free of any obstructions to ensure proper air cooling of the
motor during operation.
warNING!
Prevent water from penetrating the vents of the pressure washer to minimise the risk of damage to the machine and to
reduce the risk of shock to the operator.
7.4.
GeNeraL.
7.4.1.
check unit, gun, nozzle, hose, connections and cables for damage. immediately replace or repair with genuine parts.
7.5.
sTOraGe.
7.5.1.
Store in a location where the washer will not be subject to freezing conditions.
7.5.2.
make sure that the pressure washer has been drained of water and remove the hoses.
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W1500, PW1500HV Issue 1 19/12/17
