97-6230 • HOTSY 555SS • Rev. 12/06
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
Tr
oub
leshooting Guide
12
troubleshooting
symptom
possible causes
corrective action
Pressure washer will not
produce hot water.
...continued
Trigger of trigger gun released.
Squeeze trigger. Water must be spraying
for burner to light.
Defective pressure switch.
Replace pressure switch.
Fuel valve closed.
Check that fuel valve on fuel tank is open.
Burner motor reset button (thermal
overload protector) tripped.
Push reset button on burner motor. If
tripped, check for proper voltage.
Clogged fuel filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Thermostat set too low.
Adjust thermostat to desired temp-erature.
Burner smokes.
Air bands need to be adjusted.
Readjust air band per the
oil burner
sec-
tion under
installation
.
Improper fuel.
Use proper fuel.
Poor cleaning
Improper detergent concentration
or mixing.
Mix detergent per manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Ensure that powdered detergents
are fully dissolved.
Wrong detergent for the
application.
Select appropriate detergent.
Rinsing with hot water.
A final rinse with cold water will reduce
water spotting.
important
If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the corrective actions
listed do not correct the problem, contact the local authorized Hotsy Service
Center. The Hotsy Service Center can be identified by visiting
www.hotsy.com
or
by calling
1-800-525-1976
.
