Use and Care Manual

Page 15 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Pressure washer does not start when
trigger is depressed
Power cord not connected to power
source
Switch is off
GFCI is tripped
House/shop circuit breaker is tripped
Water pressure in hose
Connect the power cord to a live 120V
AC, 60 Hz AC receptacle.
Turn switch on.
Press reset button on the GFCI plug.
Reset house/shop breaker. Make sure
pressure washer is connected to an
individual branch circuit only. If using
an extension cord, make sure it is
heavy enough to carry the current of
the pressure washer.
Squeeze trigger to relieve water
pressure.
Pump doesn’t produce pressure Inadequate water supply
Spray wand leaks
Nozzle is clogged
Pump is faulty
Air in line
Water inlet filter is clogged or dirty
Provide adequate water flow.
Check connections and / or replace
wand.
Clean nozzle.
Contact authorized service center.
Squeeze trigger on spray wand to
remove air from line.
Remove the water inlet filter, rinse with
warm water, then replace in unit.
Machine doesn’t reach high pressure Diameter of garden hose is too small
Water supply is restricted
Not enough inlet water
Hose is leaking
Kink in hose
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks,
and blockages.
Open water source full force.
Replace hose.
Eliminate kinks in hose.
No detergent Soap tank is empty
Water supply is inadequate or clogged
Wrong nozzle is attached
Add additional detergent to tank.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockages.
Attach blue or black soap nozzle.
Wand leaks O-ring needs replacing Replace o-ring. If this does not correct
the problem, contact your authorized
service center to purchase a new
wand.