Troubleshooting - Ryobi RPW140H Operator's Manual

Problem Possible Cause
Power cord not connected to
Pressure washer power source
does not start
when trigger is Switch is off
depressed
House circuit breaker is tripped
Inadequate water supply
Spray lance leaks
Nozzle is clogged
Pump doesn't
produce pressure Pump is faulty
Air in line
Water inlet filter is clogged
or dirty
Diameter of garden hose is
too small
Machine doesn't
reach high
Water supply is restricted
pressure
Not enough inlet water
Detergent tank is empty
No detergent
Water supply is inadequate or
clogged
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To
return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
English(Original instructions)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution
Connect the power cord to a live 220-240V AC, 50 Hz AC
plug.
Turn switch on.
Reset house breaker. Make sure pressure washer is
connected to an individual branch circuit only. If using an
extension cord, make sure it is heavy enough to carry the
current of the pressure washer.
Provide adequate water flow.
Check connections and / or replace lance.
Clean nozzle.
Contact authorized service centre.
Squeeze trigger on gun to remove air from line.
Remove the water inlet filter, rinse with warm water, then
replace in unit.
Replace with 12mm garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and blockages.
Open water source full force.
Add additional detergent to tank.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and blockages.
DISPOSAL
20