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Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Portable/wheel Pressure Washer,1500PSI
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom (s)
Possible Causes(s)
Corrective Action(s)
No detergent 1. Using high pressure exten- 1. Remove high pressure exten-
suction –units -sion hose or high pressure sion hose or use high
pressure hose is too long hose shorter than 25 feet.
with tanks
2. Injector clogged on pump 2. Contact Service
No detergent Detergent applicator clogged 1. Clean applicator with warm
Suction – units water.
with attachable 2. Replace applicator
applicators
Unit begins to Overheated, overloaded or Turn off unit and call the dealer
smoke damaged motor
Pressure washer 1. Unit is pressurized
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
does not start
2. GFCI has tripped (If so equipped)
2. Push reset button on plug
up 3. Plug is not well connected
3. Check plug, socket and fuse
or electric socket is faulty
4. Extension cord too long or 4. Remove extension cord
wire size too small
5. Main voltage supply too low 5. Check that main supply
voltage is adequate
6. Thermal safety switch has
6. 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 sucking air from hose 2. Check that connections and
pressure connections locking ring are properly
tightened
3. Nozzle worn or not correct
3. Contact Service
size
4. Unloader clogged or worn
4. Contact Service
5. Valves clogged or worn 5. Contact Service
Fluctuating
1. Pump sucking in air 1. Check that hoses and
Pressure connections are tight
2. Clogged nozzle 2. Clean with tip cleaner
3. Valves dirty, worn or stuck
3. Contact Service
4. Water seals worn
4. Contact Service
Motor stops 1. Extension cord too long or 1. Remove extension cord
suddenly wire size too small
2. Thermal safety switch has 2 .Check that main supply
tripped due to overheating voltage corresponds to
specifications
Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Should this product fail to perform satisfactorily due to a defect or poor workmanship within ONE YEAR from the date
of purchase, return it to the place of purchase and it will be replaced, free of charge. Incidental or consequential
damages are excluded from this warranty.
