General troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Pressure washer does not start
up
Motor stops suddenly
Unit begins to smoke
Pump noisy / pump runs rough
Pressure washer will not spray
detergent
Possible cause(s)
1. GFCI has tripped
2. Plug is not well connected or
electric socket is faulty
3. Extension cord too long or wire
size too small
4. Main voltage supply too low
5. Unit breaker tripped
1. Extension cord too long or wire
size too small
2. Unit breaker tripped
Overheated, overloaded or
damaged motor
1. Pump drawing in air/low water
supply
2. Valves dirty or worn
3. Worn bearings
4. Water too hot
1. Not using detergent nozzle
2. Clog, kink, or hole in detergent
suction hose
3. Hose length too long
4. Lance not functioning properly
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corrective action
1. Push reset button on plug
2. Check plug and socket
3. Remove extension cord
4. Check that main supply voltage is adequate
5. Turn off unit and wait approximately 20 minutes for breaker to
reset.
1. Remove extension cord
2. Turn off unit and wait approximately 20 minutes for breaker to
reset.
Turn off unit and call 1-800-330-0712
1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Check, clean or replace
3. Check and replace
4. Reduce temperature below 100° F
1. Install 65° (black) soap nozzle
2. If clean, unkink or replace hose.
3. Use only hose length provided with initial purchase of pressure
washer. Detergent suction will not function if more than one
section of hose is attached to unit.
4. Remove lance from gun. If detergent is dispensed through
gun, the lance must be replaced. If no detergent is dispensed
through gun, remove 1 inch tapered detergent barb from pump.
Clean the barb, and make sure that ball and spring are properly
aligned with tapered portion of the spring facing the ball. The
ball should be on top of the spring.
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