Troubleshooting; Specifications - Craftsman CMXGWAS020727 Manual Del Operario

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering,
loss of pressure, low water
volume.
Unit fails to start when spray
gun trigger is squeezed.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Hose connections leaking.
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Product Specifications
Max Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 PSI (138 BAR)* @ 1.1 GPM (4.1 liters/min)
Max Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 GPM* (13.25 liters/min)* @ 80 PSI (5.5 BAR)
Detergent Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See MFR's Instructions
Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not to exceed 100°F (38°C)
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Induction Type
Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Volts AC
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 Amps
* This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2010
(Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
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Cause
1. Water inlet is blocked.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Garden hose is kinked or leaking.
4. Clogged water inlet screen.
5. Water supply is over 100°F (38°C).
6. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
7. Nozzle is obstructed.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
1. High pressure or high flow
without soap nozzle is selected.
2. Inlet water supply pressure too
high.
1. Garden hose loose to water inlet.
2. Loose high pressure hose
connections.
3. Damaged o-ring.
Correction
1. Clear inlet.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Straighten garden hose or replace if leaking.
4. Check and clean water inlet screen.
5. Provide cooler water supply.
6. Clear blocks in high pressure hose or replace
hose.
7. Clean spray tip.
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Turn master ON/OFF switch to ON (I)
position. Reset GFCI.
3. Use only 50 ft. (15.24 m) maximum garden
hose.
4. a.) Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace
as necessary or reset circuit breaker. Do not
use a fuse or circuit breaker with a higher
rating than that specified for your particular
branch circuit.
b.) Disconnect other electrical appliances and
turn off lights in the circuit or operate the
pressure washer on its own dedicated circuit.
c.) Run pressure washer in any POWERflow+
High Flow Mode (
minutes. Motor break in may be necessary.
1. Select a high flow soap nozzle setting
(indicated with bubbles).
2. Slowly close water supply valve until chemical
just starts to draw (soap suds will appear when
chemical starts to draw).
1. Hand tighten garden hose to water inlet.
2. Remove hose completely and reinstall hand
tight.
3. Replace o-ring.
) nozzle setting for 10
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