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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 AWG cord or a 50’
(15 m) 14 AWG cord.
Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.
Try a different outlet.
Tripped pressure washer
circuit breaker
Allow to cool, and restart unit.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Replace with a 1” (25 mm) or
5/8” (16 mm) garden hose.
Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for
kinks, leaks and 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.
Turn power nozzle to high-
pressure position.
Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and
fittings are airtight. Turn
“OFF” machine, and purge
pump by squeezing trigger
gununtilasteadyowof
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
gununtilasteadyowof
water emerges through
the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged. Remove filter and rinse
with warm water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause Solution
Output pressure varies high
and low. (continued)
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or
power nozzle.
Run distilled vinegar
through detergent tank.
Detergent not working. Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction
tube not properly connected.
Check connections.
Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Run warm water through
filter to remove build-up.
Damaged or clogged deter-
gent suction tube.
Remove obstruction or
replace detergent
suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure
position.
Turn nozzle tip to low-pres-
sure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Garden hose connection leaks. Loose fittings. Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand, extension, or
nozzle leaks.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Pump is noisy Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fit-
tings are airtight. Turn off
machine and purge pump
by squeezing trigger gun
untilasteadyowofwater
emerges through the nozzle.
Water filter is clogged. Remove water filter and
rinse in warm water.
Water leaks from pump (up
to 10 drops per minute
is permissible).
Loose fittings. Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline
Oil is dripping Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline
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