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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Motor will not start or stops while
operating.
Extension cord length or gauge incorrect. Use proper extension cord. See Operator’s
Manual Section 3.3.
Loose or disconnected plug.
Reconnect plug.
Tripped pressure washer thermal switch. Allow to cool and restart unit
Spray Gun Trigger not operating
properly.
Call Customer Service.
Defective gun.
Remove gun, aim water stream away from
electrical source, and press ON. If machine
starts, replace gun assembly by contacting
Customer Service.
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blown in fuse box.
Circuit overload.
Check that the circuit is rated 15 amps or
greater.
Extension cord too long or wire size too
small.
Use proper extension cord as recommended in
Operator’s Manual Section 3.3.
Nozzle partially blocked.
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2.
Excessive pressure.
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2.
Water or oil leaking from bottom
of pump.
A small amount of leakage is normal.
If excessive leaking occurs, call Customer
Service.
Trigger will not move.
Spray gun safety lock engaged.
Release safety lock.
Unit will not stop when trigger is
released.
Spray gun trigger system not operating
properly.
Call Customer Service.
Motor running but pump not
building mazimum pressure or
has irregular pressure
Faucet closed.
Open faucet.
Water inlet screen clogged.
Clean screen. See section 5.4.
Gun and hose failure.
Replace gun and hose.
Kink in garden hose.
Straighten hose.
Wand nozzle worn out
Replace spray wand.
Air in pump.
Let pressure washer run with gun open and
wand removed until steady stream of water is
released.
Clogged nozzle.
Clean nozzle. See manual Section 5.2.
