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Section 4 • Small Frame Electric Pump
Portable Pressure Washer Familiarization and Troubleshooting Guide
Part 5 - Troubleshooting
1. Water leakage between pump head and
piston housing.
a. Head bolts improperly torqued.
b. Damaged head.
c. Missing or damaged o-rings
a. Torque head bolts.
b. Replace head.
c. Install new o-rings.
2. Water leaks from pressure out
connector.
a. Connector not properly sealed.
b. Damaged connector.
a. Seal with teflon tape and tighten
properly.
b. Replace bad connector.
6. Detergent does not mix with spray.
a. Nozzle is in “high pressure” mode.
b. Chemical suction line is not submerged.
c. Chemical suction strainer or line is
clogged.
a. Reset nozzle to “low pressure”.
b. Insert line into fluid.
c. Clean or replace strainer or line.
3. Oil leak between motor and motor
adapter.
a. Defective or missing motor
adapter o-ring.
b. Motor adapter cap screws not tightened
properly.
a. Install new o-ring.
b. Tighten to correct torque.
4. Oil leak between motor adapter and
piston/unloader housing.
a. Missing or bad o-ring seal.
b. Cap screws not tightened properly.
a. Install new o-ring seal.
b. Tighten to correct torque.
5. Pump does not produce pressure,
exhibits erratic pressure, chatters, or has
a low water volume.
a. Nozzle is set to low pressure mode.
b. Incorrect spray nozzle is used.
c. Spray nozzle is obstructed.
d. Water Inlet blocked
e. Inadequate water supply to pump.
f. Water supply hose kinked or leaking.
g. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
h. Water supply too hot.
i. Worn or defective pump.
a. Reset nozzle to high pressure.
b. Replace with correct nozzle.
c. Clear obstruction from nozzle.
d. Clear inlet.
e. Provide sufficient water supply.
f. Relieve kinking or repair leak.
g. Clean strainer.
h. Reduce inlet water temperature to
below 140oF.
i. Disassemble and repair pump.
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action