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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Output pressure varies
high and low.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
On/Off switch is in the
“OFF” (O) position.
Power cord is not plugged in.
Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is not proper
gauge.
Extension cord is damaged.
Electrical outlet does not sup-
ply adequate power.
Tripped pressure washer
circuit breaker
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
SOLUTION
Turn switch to the “ON”
( | ) position. Squeeze gun trigger.
Plug in power cord.
Replace extension cord with either
a 25’ (7.6 m)
14 AWG cord or a 50’
(15 m) 14 AWG cord.
Try a different outlet.
Allow to cool, and restart unit.
Replace with a 1” (25 mm) or 5/8”
(16 mm) garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
Open water source fully.
water.
airtight. Turn “OFF” machine, and
purge pump by squeezing trigger
emerges through the nozzle.
Turn water on fully. Check garden
hose for kinks, leaks or blockage
airtight. Turn “OFF” machine, and
purge pump by squeezing trigger
emerges through the nozzle.
water.
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