Simoniz VE 26 - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
10. Troubleshooting
Disconnect the device from the power source
before making any repairs.
Problem Cause Solution
The motor does not start.
The device is in OFF mode. Push the ON/OFF button once to turn to the ON mode.
The power cord is not plugged in. Plug in the power cord.
The extension cord is too long.
The extension cord is not the proper gauge.
The extension cord is damaged.
Replace the extension cord with either a 25’ (7.6 m) 14/3
gauge cord or a 50’ (15 m) 14/3 gauge cord.
The power outlet does not supply adequate power. Try a different outlet.
Tripped pressure washer circuit breaker. Allow the device to cool, and then restart it.
The device does not reach high
pressures.
The garden hose is too small.
Replace it with a
1” (25 mm) or
5/8” (16 mm) garden hose.
Water supply is restricted. Check the garden hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Not enough water supply. Open water source fully.
The water inlet filter is clogged. Remove the filter and rinse it with warm water.
The pump is sucking air.
Check if all hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn the device
to OFF mode, and purge the pump by pulling the trigger on
the spray gun until a steady flow of water emerges through
the nozzle.
Output pressure fluctuates high and
low.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Turn faucet on fully. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks or
blockage.
The pump is sucking air.
Check if all hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn the device
OFF, and purge the pump by pulling the trigger on the
spray gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the
nozzle.
The water inlet filter is clogged. Remove the filter and rinse it with warm water.
The discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose, or power nozzle. Run distilled vinegar through the detergent container.
Foam blaster is not working.
Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.
Detergent bottle or suction tube not properly
connected.
Check connections.
Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent.
The filter on the detergent suction tube is clogged. Run warm water through the filter to remove build-up.
Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube. Remove obstruction or replace the detergent suction tube.