Possible problem and solution:
Symptom
Possible cause(s)
Corrective Action(s)
Pressure washer 1. Unit is pressurized
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
does not start up
2. Plug is not well connected
2. Check plug, socket
or electric socket is faulty
and fuse
3. Extension cord is too long or
3. Remove extension cord
wire size too small
4. Main voltage supply is too low 4. Check that main supply
voltage age is adequate
5. Thermal safety switch has
5. Switch off unit and allow
tripped
motor to cool down
Pump does not
1. Water inlet filter is clogged
1. Clean water inlet filter
reach necessary 2. Pump is sucking air from hose
2. Check that connections and
pressure connections
locking ring are properly
tightened
3. Nozzle is worn or not correct 3. Clean by yourself or call the
Size
dealer
4. Unloader is clogged or Worn 4. Call the dealer
5. Valves is clogged or worn
5. Call the dealer
Fluctuating
1. Pump is sucking in air
1. Check that hoses and
Pressure
connections are tight
2. Clogged nozzle
2. Clean with tip
cleaner(see page
.47
)
3. Valves dirty, worn of stuck
3. Call the dealer
4. Water seals worn
4. Call the dealer
Motor stops
1. Extension cord is too long or 1. Remove extension cord(see
suddenly
wire size too small
2. Thermal safety switch has
page
.43
)
2 .Check that main supply
tripped due to overheating
voltage age corresponds to
specifications and let it cool for a
few minutes
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