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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pressure washer does not start when
trigger is depressed
Power cord not connected to power
source.
On/off switch is in OFF position (O).
GFCI is tripped.
House/shop circuit breaker is tripped.
Water pressure in hose.
Receptacle is bad.
Connect the power cord to a live 120V AC,
60 Hz AC receptacle.
Put the on/off switch in the ON position (I).
Press reset button on the GFCI plug.
Reset house/shop breaker. Make sure
pressure washer is connected to an
individual branch circuit only. If using an
extension cord, make sure it is heavy
enough to carry the current of the pressure
washer.
Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure.
Try another receptacle.
Pump doesn’t produce pressure
Inadequate water supply.
Trigger handle leaks.
Nozzle is clogged.
Pump is faulty.
Air in line.
Water inlet filter is clogged or dirty.
Provide adequate water flow.
Check connections and / or replace trigger
handle.
Clean nozzle.
Contact authorized service center.
Squeeze trigger on spray wand to remove
air from line.
Remove the water inlet filter, rinse with
warm water, then replace in unit.
Machine doesn’t reach high pressure Diameter of garden hose is too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water.
Hose is leaking.
Kink in hose.
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and
blockages.
Open water source full force.
Replace hose.
Eliminate kinks in hose.
No detergent
Soap tank is empty.
Water supply is inadequate or clogged.
Wrong nozzle is attached.
Add additional detergent to tank.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockages.
Attach blue soap nozzle.
Wand leaks
O-ring needs replacing.
Replace o-ring. If this does not correct the
problem, contact your authorized service
center to purchase a new wand.
