Troubleshooting - Powermate PW0501500 Manuel De L'utilisateur

PROBLEM
Motor will not start or stops while
operating.
Circuit breaker trips or fuse
blown in fuse box.
Water or oil leaking from bottom
of pump.
Trigger will not move.
Unit will not stop when trigger is
released.
Motor running but pump not
building mazimum pressure or
has irregular pressure
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9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Extension cord length or gauge incorrect. Use proper extension cord. See Operator's
Loose or disconnected plug.
Tripped pressure washer thermal switch. Allow to cool and restart unit
Spray Gun Trigger not operating
properly.
Defective gun.
Circuit overload.
Extension cord too long or wire size too
small.
Nozzle partially blocked.
Excessive pressure.
A small amount of leakage is normal.
Spray gun safety lock engaged.
Spray gun trigger system not operating
properly.
Faucet closed.
Water inlet screen clogged.
Gun and hose failure.
Kink in garden hose.
Wand nozzle worn out
Air in pump.
Clogged nozzle.
CORRECTION
Manual Section 3.3.
Reconnect plug.
Call Customer Service.
Remove gun, aim water stream away from
electrical source, and press ON. If machine
starts, replace gun assembly by contacting
Customer Service.
Check that the circuit is rated 15 amps or
greater.
Use proper extension cord as recommended in
Operator's Manual Section 3.3.
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2.
Clean nozzle as instructed in Section 5.2.
If excessive leaking occurs, call Customer
Service.
Release safety lock.
Call Customer Service.
Open faucet.
Clean screen. See section 5.4.
Replace gun and hose.
Straighten hose.
Replace spray wand.
Let pressure washer run with gun open and
wand removed until steady stream of water is
released.
Clean nozzle. See manual Section 5.2.