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Troubleshooting Codes
CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1 ON/OFF switch in OFF po si tion. Place ON/OFF switch in ON position.
2 The main voltage is insufficient, lower than the minimum 
required.
Check that the main power supply is adequate.
3 Extension cord is too long or wire gauge is too small. We do not recommend the use of extension cords with your 
pressure washer. If you must use an extension cord, verify that 
it meets the minimum requirements listed in the Extension 
Cord paragraph under the Power Supply & Electrical Info in 
this manual.
4 Tripped thermal overload due to overheating. Allow to cool. Reset thermal overload button on pump motor.
5 Spray wand not in high pressure. See Spray Wand Nozzles under Operation.
6 Low water supply. Water supply must be at least 5 GPM @ 20 psi (138 kPa).
7 Leak at high-pressure hose fitting. Repair leak. Apply sealant tape if necessary.
8 Nozzle obstructed. See Nozzle Cleaning under Maintenance.
9 Water filter screen clogged. Remove and clean filter.
10 Air in hose. Turn off the engine, then the water source. Disconnect the  
water source from the pump inlet and turn the water source  
on to remove all air from the hose. When there is a steady  
stream of water present, turn water source off. Recon nect  
water source to pump inlet and turn on wa ter source. Squeeze 
trigger to re move re main ing air.
11 GFCI Plug is not reset Confirm the GFCI plug is reset and functioning according to 
instructions provided in Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter 
Protection paragraph under Power Supply & Electrical info in 
this manual.
12 High-pressure hose is too long. Use high-pressure hose under 100 feet (30.48 m). Lengthen 
water supply hose instead of high-pressure hose.
13 Spray wand not in low pressure. See Spray Wand Nozzles under Operation.
14 Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter.