Specification Sheet

English 15
Symptom Cause Solution
Motor will not
start
On/Off switch is in the
“OFF” (0) position.
Turn switch to the “ON” (I) position
Power cord is not plugged
in.
Plug in power cord.
Electrical outlet does not
supply adequate power.
Try a different outlet.
Tripped GFCI plug. Press “RESET” button on GFCI plug.
Tripped internal circuit
breaker.
Switch off pressure washer. The reset comes
automatically once the temperature of the unit
drops.
Unit does not
reach high
pressure
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Replace with a 5/8 inch (16mm) or larger
garden hose.
Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and block-
age.
Not enough inlet water
supply.
Open water source full force.
Water inlet fi lter is clogged. Remove fi lter and rinse out in warm water.
Output pressure
varies high and
low
Not enough inlet water
supply.
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fi ttings are air tight.
Turn off machine and purge pump by squeez-
ing trigger gun until a steady fl ow of water
emerges through the nozzle.
Water inlet fi lter is clogged. Remove fi lter and rinse out in warm water.
Discharge nozzle is ob-
structed.
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and
debris from the nozzle bore, using a needle
and rinse through with water from the front.
WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power source
before making any repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING