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Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s)
No detergent suction –units
with tanks
1. Lance nozzle is not in low pressure
1. Slide lance nozzle into low pressure
position
2. High pressure extension hose or high
pressure hose is too long.
2. Remove high pressure exten sion hose
or use high pressure hose shorter than 25
feet.
3. Injector clogged on pump 3. Call the dealer
No detergent suction –units
with attachab le applicator s
Detergent applicator is clogged
1. Clean applicator with warm water
2. Replace applicator
Unit begins to smoke
Overheated, overloaded or damaged
motor
Turn off unit and call the dealer
Pressure washer does not
start up
1. Unit is pressurized 1. Squeeze trigger on gun
2. Plug is not well connected or electric
socket is faulty
2. Check plug, socket and fuse
3. Extension cord is too long or wire
size too small
3. Remove extension cord
4. Main voltage supply is too low
4. Check that main supply voltage age is
adequate
5. Thermal safety switch has tripped
5. Switch off unit and allow motor to cool
down
Pump does not reach
necessary pressure
1. Water inlet filter is clogged 1. Clean water inlet filter
2. Pump is sucking air from hose
connections
2. Check that connections and locking ring
are properly tightened
3. Nozzle is worn or not correct size 3. Call the dealer
4. Unloader is clogged or Worn 4. Call the dealer
5. Valves is clogged or worn 5. Call the dealer
6. No water supply. 6. Completely open water tap
Appliance noisy Water too hot Reduce temperature (see technical data)
Fluctuating Pressure
1. Pump is sucking in air
1. Check that hoses and connections are
tight
2. Clogged nozzle 2. Clean with tip cleaner
3. Valves dirty, worn of stuck 3. Call the dealer
4. Water seals worn 4. Call the dealer
Motor stops suddenly
1. Extension cord is 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
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