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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Output pressure varies high
and low (continued).
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or
power nozzle.
Run distilled vinegar
through detergent tank.
Detergent is not working.
Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction
tube not properly connected.
Check connections.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Run warm water through
filter to remove build-up.
Damaged or clogged
detergent suction tube.
Remove obstruction or
replace detergent
suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure
position.
Use low pressure (black)
tip.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Garden hose connection leaks. Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand, extension, or
nozzle leaks.
Spray nozzle not
properly attached.
Ensure quick-connect wand
is attached securely.
Ensure spray tip is clicked
in securely.
Broken O-ring or plastic
insert.
Call Toll-Free Hotline.
Pump is noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and
fittings are airtight. Turn off
machine and purge pump
by squeezing trigger gun
until a steady flow of water
emerges through the nozzle.
Water filter is clogged.
Remove water filter and
rinse in warm water.
Water leaks from pump
(up to 10 drops per minute
is permissible).
Loose fittings.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Call Toll-Free Hotline.
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
Oil is dripping.
Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call Toll-Free Hotline.
Motor buzzes but fails to run. Supply voltage
below minimum.
Verify that only the pressure
washer is running on this
circuit.
System has residual pressure.
Turn unit off, squeeze
trigger on spray wand to
release pressure, then turn
unit on.
Voltage loss due to
extension cord.
Unplug any extension cords
attached and plug the unit
directly into the outlet.
Pressure washer not used
for long periods.
Call Toll-Free Hotline.
Residual friction among
components. Unit might
hum.
Disconnect water supply
and power “ON” for 2 to 3
seconds, repeat a couple of
times or until motor starts.
No water.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse
with warm water.
Water supply is off.
Turn on water supply.
Kink in the garden hose.
Remove kink in garden
hose.
