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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause Solution
No Detergent Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction tube
not properly connected.
Check connections.
Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent.
Filter on detergent suction tube
is clogged.
Run warm water through filter to
remove debris.
Damaged or clogged detergent
suction tube.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure position. Turn nozzle tip to low-pressure
position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Garden hose
connection leaks.
Loose ttings. Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Spray wand, extension,
or nozzle leaks.
Spray nozzle not
properly attached.
Insert the spray nozzle into the
trigger gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension, and
twist into thelocked position.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Pump is noisy Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings
are airtight. Turn off machine and
purge pump by squeezing trigger
gun until a steady ow of water
emerges through the nozzle.
Water leaks from pump
(up to 10 drops per min-
ute is permissible).
Loose ttings. Check that all fittings are tight.
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline
Oil is dripping Oil seals are damaged
or worn.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline
Motor buzzes but fails
to run.
Supply voltage
below minimum.
Verify that only the pressure washer
is running on this circuit.
System has residual pressure. Turn unit “OFF”, squeeze trigger
on spray wand to release pres-
sure, then turn unit “ON”.
Voltage loss due to
extension cord.
Unplug any extension cords at-
tached and plug the unit directly
into the outlet.
Pressure washer not used for
long periods.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
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