Campbell Hausfeld CP5101 Operating And Parts Manual page 17

Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
Pressure washer does not
start up
Motor stops suddenly
Unit begins to smoke
Pump noisy / pump runs
rough
Pressure washer will not spray
detergent
CAUSE
1. GFCI has tripped
2. Plug is not well connected or electric
socket is faulty
3. Extension cord too long or wire size
too small
4. Main voltage supply too low
5. Unit breaker tripped
1. Extension cord too long or wire size
too small
2. Unit breaker tripped
Overheated, overloaded or damaged
motor
1. Pump drawing in air/low water supply 1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Valves dirty or worn
3. Worn bearings
4. Water too hot
1. Not using soap tip
2. Clog, kink, or hole in detergent
suction hose
3. Hose length too long
4. Lance not functioning properly
SOLUTION
1. Push reset button on plug
2. Check plug and socket
3. Remove extension cord
4. Check that main supply voltage is adequate
5. Turn off unit and wait approximately 20 minutes
for breaker to reset.
1. Remove extension cord
2. Turn off unit and wait approximately 20 minutes
for breaker to reset.
Turn off unit and call 1-800-330-0712
2. Check, clean or replace
3. Check and replace
4. Reduce temperature below 100° F
1. Install 65° (black) soap tip
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.
4. Remove lance from gun. If detergent is dispensed
through gun, the lance must be replaced. If no
detergent is dispensed through gun, remove
1 inch tapered detergent barb from pump. Clean
the barb, and make sure that ball and spring
are properly aligned with tapered portion of the
spring facing the ball. The ball should be on top of
the spring.
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