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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Connections
Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun, and spray wand should be cleaned regularly
and lubricated with non-water soluble grease.
Spray Tips Only
Clogging of the spray tips causes the pump
pressure to be too high and cleaning is im-
mediately required. You can clean the spray
tips by carefully inserting the needle, or a
thin, sharp instrument (e.g. paperclip) into
the tip to rid it of deposits.
Water Filter Screen
The pressure washer is equipped with a wa-
ter inlet screen to protect the pump. If the
screen is not kept clean, the flow of water
to the pressure washer will be restricted
and the pump may be damaged.
1. To clean water inlet screen, remove the
filter screen inside the inlet adaptor.
* Inlet adaptor comes pre-attached on
the water inlet.
2. Rinse screen until it is free of debris and
blockage.
3. Place screen back in position to prevent
any foreign matter from entering the
pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repairs.
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Motor will not start.
On/Off switch is in the
“OFF” (O) position.
Turn switch to the “ON”
( | ) position.
Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is not
proper gauge.
Extension cord is damaged.
Replace extension cord
with either a 25’ (7.6 m)
14/3 gauge cord or a 50’
(15 m) 14/3 gauge cord.
Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.
Try a different outlet.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Diametre of garden hose is
too small.
Replace with 1” (25 mm) or
5/8” (16 mm) garden hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for
kinks, leaks, or blockage.
Not enough water supply.
Open water source fully.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse in
warm water.
Power nozzle is in low-
pressure position.
Replace with desired high-
pressure tip.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and
fittings are airtight. Turn off
machine, and purge
pump by squeezing trigger
gun until a steady flow of
water emerges through
the nozzle.
Output pressure varies high
and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on fully. Check
garden hose for kinks,
leaks, or blockage.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and
fittings are airtight. Turn off
machine and purge
pump by squeezing trigger
gun until a steady flow of
water emerges through
the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse
with warm water.
