POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION:
Symptom
No detergent
suction –units
with tanks
No detergent
Suction – units
with attachable
applicators
Unit begins to
smoke
Pressure washer
does not start up
Pump does not
reach necessary
pressure
Possible cause(s)
1. Lance nozzle is not in low
pressure
2. High pressure extension
hose or high pressure is too
long.
3. Injector clogged on pump
Detergent applicator is clogged
Overheated, overloaded or
damaged motor
1. Unit is pressurized
2. Plug is not well connected
or electric socket is faulty
3. Extension cord is too long or
wire size too small
4. Main voltage supply is too low
5. Thermal safety switch has
tripped
1. Water inlet filter is clogged
2. Pump is sucking air from hose
connections
3. Nozzle is worn or not correct
size
4. Unloader is clogged or Worn
Corrective Action(s)
1. Slide lance nozzle into low
pressure position (see page 13)
2. Remove high pressure extension
hose or use high pressure hose
shorter than 25 feet.
3. Call the dealer
1. Clean applicator with warm
water.
2. Replace applicator
Turn off unit and call the dealer
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
2. Check plug, socket
and fuse
3. Remove extension cord
4. Check that main supply
voltage age is adequate
5. Switch off unit and allow
motor to cool down
1. Clean water inlet filter
2. Check that connections and
locking ring are properly
tightened
3. Call the dealer
4. Call the dealer
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