Simpson CM60976 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Issue Possible Cause Solution
Pressure washer will not
start.
The power supply cord is
not connected.
Plug the cord into a 120
volt, 15 ampere receptacle.
The house circuit breaker is
tripped.
Reset the circuit breaker.
The GFCI equipped
receptacle (if applicable) is
tripped.
Reset the GFCI by pushing
the RESET button.
The GFCI in the power
supply cord is tripped.
Reset the GFCI by pushing
the RESET button.
The master ON/OFF switch
is in the OFF position.
Move the switch to the ON
position.
The thermal switch has
tripped.
Turn the master ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
Allow the unit to cool for
30 minutes before trying
the pressure washer once
again.
The pressure washer
creates low or no water
spray pressure.
There is air in the hoses
and/or pump.
Refer to the PRIMING
THE PUMP section of this
manual to remove air from
pump and hoses.
The water supply is
insu󰀩cient.
Make sure the water supply
pressure is at least 5 gpm
@ 20 PSI.
The nozzle is clogged.
Clean nozzle per the
MAINTENANCE section of
this manual.
The water inlet screen is
clogged.
Clean the water
inlet screen per the
MAINTENANCE section of
this manual.
Detergent fails to mix with
the spray.
Transparent tube is clogged
or cracked.
Clean or replace the
transparent tube.
Transparent tube is not
attached to the detergent
tank.
Attach the transparent
tube to the bottom of the
detergent tank.
Incorrect nozzle used.
Install the black soap
nozzle on the wand.
Detergent too thick.
Add water to the detergent
to make it the consistency
of water.