GreenWorks 51142 - TROUBLESHOOTING

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