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Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Low pressure and/or pump
runs rough
1. Worn
nozzle
1. Replace
nozzle
2. Inlet filter on pump clogged
2. Clean. Check more frequently
3. Restricted inlet
3. Check garden hose, may be collapsed or kinked.
Check inlet water flow
4. Leaking high pressure hose
4. Replace high pressure hose
5. Pump drawing in air
5. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight
Strong surging at the inlet and
low pressure
1. Foreign particles in the inlet or
discharge valve or worn inlet and/or
discharge valves
1. Call 1-800-330-0712
Fluctuating pressure
1. Pump drawing in air
1. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight. Purge air from
garden hose
2. Nozzle clogged
2. Clean or replace
Pressure drops after period of
normal use
1. Nozzle worn
1. Check and replace
Pressure washer does not
start up
1. GFCI has tripped
1. Push reset button on plug
2. Plug is not well connected or electric
socket is faulty
2. Check plug, socket and fuses
3. Extension cord ( see page 2 Electrical
Safety section b) or wire size too small
3. Remove extension cord, product cannot be used
with extension cord
4. Main voltage supply too low
4. Check that main supply voltage is adequate
5. Thermal safety switch has tripped
5. Switch off unit and allow motor to cool down
Motor stops suddenly
1. Extension cord ( see page 2 Electrical
Safety section b) or wire size too small
1. Remove extension cord, product cannot be used
with extension cord
2. Thermal safety switch has tripped due
to overheating
2. Check that main supply voltage corresponds to
specifications
Unit begins to smoke
Overheated, overloaded or damaged
motor
Turn off unit and call 1-800-330-0712
Pump noisy / pump runs
rough
1. Pump drawing in air/low water supply
1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Water too hot
2. Reduce temperature below 100° F
Pressure washer will not spray
detergent
1. Not using detergent dispenser
1. Change nozzle and detergent dispenser
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