Operating instructions
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 
WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE “I” POSITION THE MACHINE WILL NOT START 
PROBABLE CAUSE    SOLUTION
Electrical socket is faulty      Check plug, socket, and fuses 
Voltage is inadequate        Check that the voltage is adequate 
GFCI trips          Reset / Try another outlet 
Power cord is not plugged in      Plug in power cord 
THE PUMP DOES NOT REACH ADEQUATE PRESSURE OR FLUCTUATES 
PROBABLE CAUSE
      SOLUTION  
Water Intake Filter is clogged    Remove and clean filter 
Pump is drawing air        Tighten connections/bleed system  
Suction valves are clogged/worn     Clean or replace valves 
Diameter of garden hose too small     Replace with ¾ inch garden hose 
Water supply is restricted      Check hose for kinks or leaks 
Insufficient water supply        Fully open water source 
THE PRESSURE WASHER HAS OR WILL NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE 
PROBABLE CAUSE
      SOLUTION  
Excessive air in waterline and pump    Turn unit and water supply off / 
          Bleed system / Hold trigger down 
THE PRESSURE WASHER MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE 
PROBABLE CAUSE       SOLUTION  
Intake is blocked        Check the intake valves 
Valves are worn, dirty, or clogged     Check, clean or replace valves 
Water Intake Filter is dirty       Check, clean, or replace filter 
THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING WHILE IN USE 
PROBABLE CAUSE       SOLUTION  
Net voltage lower than suggested    Check that the voltage is adequate 
1800 PSI Pressure Washer










