User's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THEI POSITION THE MACHINE WILL NOT START
PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Electrical socket is faulty Check plug, socket, and fuses
Voltage is inadequate Check that the voltage is adequate
GFCI trips Reset / Try another outlet
Power cord is not plugged in Plug in power cord
THE PUMP DOES NOT REACH ADEQUATE PRESSURE OR FLUCTUATES
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Water Intake Filter is clogged Remove and clean filter
Pump is drawing air Tighten connections/bleed system
Suction valves are clogged/worn Clean or replace valves
Diameter of garden hose too small Replace with ¾ inch garden hose
Water supply is restricted Check hose for kinks or leaks
Insufficient water supply Fully open water source
THE PRESSURE WASHER HAS OR WILL NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Excessive air in waterline and pump Turn unit and water supply off /
Bleed system / Hold trigger down
THE PRESSURE WASHER MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE
PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Intake is blocked Check the intake valves
Valves are worn, dirty, or clogged Check, clean or replace valves
Water Intake Filter is dirty Check, clean, or replace filter
THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING WHILE IN USE
PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Net voltage lower than suggested Check that the voltage is adequate
1600 PSI Pressure Washer