Use and Care Manual

18
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Cause Solution
Garden hose connection
leaks.
Loose ttings. Tighten ttings.
Missing / worn rubber
washer.
Insert new washer.
Spray wand, extension,
or nozzle leaks.
Spray nozzle not properly
attached.
Ensure quick-connect
wand is attached securely.
Ensure spray tip is clicked
in securely.
Broken o-ring or plastic
insert.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Pump is noisy.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and
ttings are airtight. Turn
off machine and purge
pump by squeezing trigger
gun until a steady ow of
water emerges through the
nozzle.
Water lter is clogged.
Remove water lter and
rinse in warm water.
Water leaks from pump
(up to 10 drops per min-
ute is permissible).
Loose ttings.
Check that all ttings 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.
Motor buzzes but fails
to run.
Supply voltage below
minimum.
Verify that only the pres-
sure washer is running on
this circuit.
System has residual pres-
sure.
Turn unit “OFF”, squeeze
trigger on spray wand to
release pressure, then turn
unit “ON”.
Voltage loss due to exten-
sion cord.
Unplug any extension
cords attached and plug
the unit directly into the
outlet.