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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.
Electrical outlet does not sup-
ply adequate power.
Tripped pressure washer
temperature breaker
Tripped circuit breaker
Tripped GFCI plug
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough water supply.
Power nozzle is in low-
pressure position.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
SOLUTION
T
urn switch to the “ON” ( | ) position.
Plug in power cord.
Try a different outlet.
Allow to cool, and restart unit.
switch off pressure washer,
squeeze trigger gun waiting for a
spray nozzle, then turn on the unit.
( ensure when you turn on the unit
,trigger gun at “on” position).
Press “RESET” button on GFCI
plug.
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.
Turn power nozzle to high-
pressure position.
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.
Press the gun trigger ON.