PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pump
No pressure, low
pressure
Nozzle tip not attached
Attach required nozzle tip
Water supply faucet closed
Turn on faucet. Ensure there are
no kinks or blockage in hose
Water supply pressure is
low
Ensure faucet is fully opened.
Check to make sure water
supply is a minimum 30 psi, 4
GPM
Inlet water filter is clogged
Clean the water filter. Refer to
the instruction manual
Air in pump
Squeeze trigger to release the
air in pump when the machine is
running
The loaded RPM is not set
to
FAST
(not applicable to
SKU#199-1010-8 2600 psi
pressure washer)
Set RPM (Throttle lever) to
FAST
position
Clogged check valve
CALL Customer Service
Toll-Free
Damaged pump
CALL Customer Service
Toll-Free
Pressure too high
Clogged nozzle
Clean nozzle with tip cleaner
Water or oil leaks
out of Pump
Damaged seal ring
CALL Customer Service
Toll-Free
Cold water keeps
draining out of
thermal relief valve
Defective thermal relief
valve
CALL Customer Service
Toll-Free
Acces-
sories &
Connec-
tions
No intake of deter-
gent
The detergent siphon tube
is not connected
Connect detergent siphon tube
properly. Refer to the instruction
manual
Damaged detergent siphon
tube
Replace the detergent siphon
tube
Wrong nozzle
Use black nozzle when applying
detergent. Refer to the instruc-
tion manual
Detergent adjustment knob
set to wrong position
Check adjustment knob. Refer to
the instruction manual
Clogged nozzle
Clean nozzle
Clogged pump detergent
siphon fitting
Detach the detergent siphon
tube and clean the fitting with tip
cleaner
Detergent is too thick.
Clogged detergent filter
Use only detergent approved for
use with pressure washer
Only applies to
SKU#199-1010-8 2600 psi
Clean detergent filter
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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