Troubleshooting Guide - Campbell Hausfeld PW1825 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM
Low pressure and/or pump
runs rough
Strong surging at the inlet and
low pressure
Fluctuating pressure
Pressure drops after period of
normal use
Pressure washer does not
start up
Motor stops suddenly
Unit begins to smoke
Pump noisy / pump runs
rough
Pressure washer will not spray
detergent
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CAUSE
1. Worn or wrong size nozzle
2. Inlet filter on pump clogged
3. Restricted inlet
4. Leaking high pressure hose
5. Pump drawing in air
Foreign particles in the inlet or discharge
valve or worn inlet and/or discharge
valves
1. Pump drawing in air
2. Nozzle clogged
1. Nozzle worn
2. Nozzle in low psi position
1. GFCI has tripped
2. Plug is not well connected or electric
socket is faulty
3. Extension cord ( see page 2 Electrical
Safety section b) or wire size too small
4. Main voltage supply too low
5. Thermal safety switch has tripped
1. Extension cord ( see page 2 Electrical
Safety section b) or wire size too small
2. Thermal safety switch has tripped due
to overheating
Overheated, overloaded or damaged
motor
1. Pump drawing in air/low water supply
2. Water too hot
1. Not using soap position
2. Clog, kink, or hole in detergent suction
hose
3. Hose length too long
SOLUTION
1. Replace with nozzle of proper size
2. Clean. Check more frequently
3. Check garden hose, may be collapsed or kinked.
Check inlet water flow
4. Replace high pressure hose
5. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight
Clean or replace valves. See service center
1. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight. Purge air from
garden hose
2. Clean or replace
1. Check and replace
2. Adjust nozzle to high pressure position
1. Push reset button on plug
2. Check plug, socket and fuses
3. Remove extension cord, product cannot be used
with extension cord
4. Check that main supply voltage is adequate
5. Switch off unit and allow motor to cool down
1. Remove extension cord, product cannot be used
with extension cord
2. Check that main supply voltage corresponds to
specifications
Turn off unit and call 1-800-330-0712
1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Reduce temperature below 100° F
1. Adjust nozzle to soap position.
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.
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