Troubleshooting - Coleman 300101 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Cause
Output pressure varies high Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
and low. (continued)
Detergent is not working. Detergent container is empty.
Detergent bottle or suction
tube not properly connected.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Damaged or clogged
detergent suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure
position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
Garden hose connection leaks. Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Spray wand, extension, or Spray nozzle not
nozzle leaks. properly attached.
Broken o-ring or plastic insert.
Pump is noisy. Pump is sucking air.
Water leaks from pump Loose fittings.
(up to 10 drops per minute
is permissible).
Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Oil is dripping. Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Solution
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Add more detergent.
Check connections.
Dilute detergent.
Run warm water through
filter to remove build-up.
Remove obstruction or
replace detergent
suction tube.
Use low pressure (black) tip.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Tighten fittings.
Insert new washer.
Ensure quick-connect wand
is attached securely.
Ensure spray tip is clicked in
securely.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Check that hoses and
fittings are airtight. Turn off
machine and purge pump
by squeezing trigger gun
until a steady flow of water
emerges through the nozzle.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause
Motor buzzes but fails to run. Supply voltage
below minimum.
System has residual pressure.
Voltage loss due to
extension cord.
Pressure washer not used
for long periods.
Residual friction among
components. Unit might
hum.
No water. Quick-connect assembly is
attached in reverse.
Water supply is OFF.
Kink in the garden hose.
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Solution
Verify that only the pressure
washer is running on this
circuit.
Turn unit "OFF", squeeze
trigger on spray wand to
release pressure, then turn
unit "ON".
Unplug any extension cords
attached and plug the unit
directly into the outlet.
Call the Toll-Free Hotline.
Disconnect water supply
and power ON for 2 to 3
seconds, repeat couple
times or until the motor
starts.
Verify that Inlet adapter is
attached to machine's water
inlet and that the quick-
connect coupler is attached
to garden hose.
Turn ON water supply.
Remove kink in garden hose.
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