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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Connections
Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray wand should be cleaned regularly
and lubricated with non-water soluble grease.
Spray Tips Only
Clogging of the spray tips causes the pump
pressure to be too high and cleaning is im-
mediately required. You can clean the spray
tips by carefully inserting a needle, or a thin,
sharp instrument (i.e. paperclip) into the tip
to rid it of deposits.
Water Filter Screen
The pressure washer is equipped with a wa-
ter inlet screen to protect the pump. If the
screen is not kept clean, the flow of water
to the pressure washer will be restricted
and the pump may be damaged.
1. To clean inner water screen, remove
quick-connector and remove the filter
screen from the pump inlet.
2. Rinse screen until it is free of debris
and blockage.
3. Replace screen and quick-connector im-
mediately to prevent any foreign matter
from entering the pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repairs.
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Motor will not start.
On/Off switch is in the
“OFF” (O) position.
Turn switch to the “ON”
( | ) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is not
proper gauge.
Extension cord is damaged.
Replace extension cord
with either a 25’ (7.6 m)
14/3 gauge cord or a 50’ (15
m) 14/3 gauge cord.
Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.
Try a different outlet.
Tripped pressure washer
circuit breaker.
Allow to cool, and restart unit.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Replace with a 1” (25 mm) or
5/8” (16 mm) garden hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for
kinks, leaks and blockage.
Not enough water supply.
Open water source fully.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse in
warm water.
Power nozzle is in low-
pressure position.
Replace with desired high-
pressure tip.
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.
Output pressure varies high
and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on fully. Check
garden hose for kinks, leaks
or blockage.
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 inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse
with warm water.
