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Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Low pressure and/or pump
runs rough
1. Worn or wrong size tip 1. Replace with tip of proper size
2. Inlet filter on pump clogged 2. Clean. Check more frequently
3. Restricted inlet 3. Check garden hose, may be collapsed or kinked.
Check inlet water flow
4. Leaking high pressure hose 4. Replace high pressure hose
5. Pump drawing in air 5. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight
Strong surging at the inlet and
low pressure
Foreign particles in the inlet or discharge
valve or worn inlet and/or discharge
valves
Clean or replace valves. See service center
Fluctuating pressure 1. Pump drawing in air 1. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight. Purge air from
garden hose
2. Tip clogged 2. Clean or replace
Pressure drops after period of
normal use
1. Nozzle worn 1. Check and replace
2. Nozzle in low psi position 2. Pull back nozzle to high pressure position
Pressure washer does not
start up
1. GFCI has tripped 1. Push reset button on plug
2. Plug is not well connected or electric
socket is faulty
2. Check plug, socket and fuses
3. Extension cord too long or wire size
too small
3. Remove extension cord
4. Main voltage supply too low 4. Check that main supply voltage is adequate
5. Thermal safety switch has tripped 5. Switch off unit and allow motor to cool down
Motor stops suddenly 1. Extension cord too long or wire size
too small
1. Remove extension cord
2. Thermal safety switch has tripped due
to overheating
2. Check that main supply voltage corresponds to
specifications
Unit begins to smoke Overheated, overloaded or damaged
motor
Turn off unit and call 1-800-330-0712
Pump noisy / pump runs
rough
1. Pump drawing in air/low water supply 1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Water too hot 2. Reduce temperature below 100° F
Pressure washer will not spray
detergent
1. Not using soap position 1. Adjust nozzle to soap position.
2. Clog, kink, or hole in detergent
suction hose
2. If clean, unkink or replace hose.
3. Hose length too long 3. Use only hose length provided with initial
purchase of pressure washer. Detergent suction
will not function if more than one section of hose
is attached to unit.
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