Trueshopping
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Symptom Possible cause(s) Corrective Action(s)
Pressure washer 1. Unit is pressurised.
1. Squeeze trigger on gun.
does not start up.
2. Plug is not well connected 2. Check plug, socket
or electric socket is faulty. and fuse.
3. Extension cord is too long or 3. Remove extension cord.
wire size too small.
4. Main voltage supply is too low. 4. Check that main supply
voltage age is adequate.
5. Thermal safety switch has 5. Switch off unit and allow
tripped. motor to cool down.
Pump does not 1. Water inlet filter is clogged 1. Clean water inlet filter.
reach necessary 2. Pump is sucking air from hose
2. Check that connections and
pressure. connections
locking ring are properly
tightened.
3. Nozzle is worn or not correct 3. Call the dealer.
size
4. Unloader is clogged or Worn 4. Call the dealer.
5. Valves is clogged or worn 5. Call the dealer.
Fluctuating
1. Pump is sucking in air. 1. Check that hoses and
Pressure. connections are tight.
2. Clogged nozzle. 2. Clean with tip cleaner.
3. Valves dirty, worn of stuck. 3. Call the dealer.
4. Water seals worn.
4. Call the dealer.
Motor stops
1. Extension cord is too long or 1. Remove extension cord.
Suddenly. wire size too small.
2. Thermal safety switch has
2 .Check that main supply
tripped due to overheating.
voltage age corresponds to
specifications.
