Stihl RE 170 PLUS User Manual

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English 18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Correcting faults in the pressure washer
18 Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Remedy
The pressure washer does
not start, even though the
trigger of the spray gun is
pressed.
The plug of the connecting cord or extension
cord is not plugged in.
► Plug in connecting cord or extension cord
plug.
The circuit-breaker (fuse) or the earth-leakage
circuit breaker has tripped. The circuit is
electrically overloaded or defective.
► Find and resolve the cause for the trip.
Engage circuit-breaker (fuse) or the earth-
leakage circuit breaker.
► Switch off other electrical consumers on the
same circuit.
The fuse rating of the socket is too low. ► Plug the connecting cord into a socket with
the correct fuse rating, @ 19.1.
The extension cord has an incorrect cross-
section.
► Use an extension cord with a sufficient cross-
section. @ 19.3
The extension cord is too long ► Use an extension cord with the correct
length. @ 19.3
The electric motor is too warm. ► Allow the pressure washer to cool for
5 minutes.
► Clean the nozzle.
The pressure washer does
not start when switched
on. The electric motor
buzzes.
The mains voltage is too low. ► Press the trigger of the spray gun and keep it
pressed and switch on pressure washer.
► Switch off other loads connected to the same
circuit.
The extension cord does not have the correct
cross-section.
► Use an extension cord with an adequate
cross-section, @ 19.3
The extension cord is too long. ► Use an extension cord with the correct
length. @ 19.3
The pressure washer
switches off while in
operation.
The plug of the connecting cord or extension
cord has been pulled out of the socket.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cord or of
the extension cord.
The circuit-breaker (fuse) or the earth-leakage
circuit breaker has tripped. The circuit is
electrically overloaded or defective.
► Find and resolve the cause for the trip.
Engage circuit-breaker (fuse) or the earth-
leakage circuit breaker.
► Switch off other electrical consumers on the
same circuit.

Stihl RE 170 PLUS Specifications

General

Form factor	Upright
Hose length	- m
Cable length	5 m
Power source	Electric
Product color	Black, Orange
Pump material	Aluminum
Detergent tank	-
Maximum flow rate	648 l/h
Minimum flow rate	570 l/h
Sound power level	85 dB
Vibration emission	2.4 m/s²
Working pressure (max)	180 bar
Working pressure (min)	150 bar
Maximum water temperature	60 °C
AC input voltage	230 V
Power consumption (typical)	- W

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	31000 g