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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Correction
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering,
loss of pressure, low water
volume.
1. Water inlet is blocked.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Garden hose is kinked or leaking.
4. Clogged water inlet screen.
5. Water supply is over 100°F
(38°C).
6. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
7. Spray tip is obstructed.
1. Clear inlet.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Straighten garden hose or replace if
leaking.
4. Check and clean water inlet screen.
5. Provide cooler water supply.
6. Clear blocks in high pressure hose or
replace hose.
7. Clean spray tip.
Unit fails to start when spray
gun trigger is squeezed.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Turn master ON/OFF switch to ON (I)
position. Reset GFCI.
3. Use only 50 ft. (15.24 m) maximum
garden hose.
4. a.) Check fuse box for blown fuse and
replace as necessary or reset circuit
breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit
breaker with a higher rating than that
specified for your particular branch
circuit.
b.) Disconnect other electrical
appliances and turn off lights in the
circuit or operate the pressure washer
on its own dedicated circuit.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
1. High pressure spray tip installed.
2. Inlet water supply pressure too
high.
1. Replace with black detergent spray tip.
2. Slowly close water supply valve until
chemical just starts to draw (soap suds
will appear when chemical starts to
draw).
Hose connections leaking.
1. Garden hose loose to water inlet.
2. Loose high pressure hose
connections.
3. Damaged o-ring.
1. Hand tighten garden hose to water
inlet.
2. Remove hose completely and reinstall
hand tight.
3. Replace o-ring.
For all other issues, see an authorized dealer.
Specifications
Max Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . 2,000 PSI (138 BAR)* @ 1.2 GPM (4.5 liters/min)
Max Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 GPM (4.5 liters/min)* @ 2,000 PSI (138 BAR)
Detergent Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See MFR’s Instructions
Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not to exceed 100°F (38°C)
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Induction Type
Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Volts AC
Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 Amps
*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers’
Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2018 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure
Washers).
