Troubleshooting - PowerWasher TN-1200 Operator's Manual

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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Loose or disconnected plug
Reconnect plug .
Motor will not start or stops while
Tripped pressure washer thermal
Allow to cool and restart unit.
operating.
switch.
Power Bias trigger not operating Call customer Service Department.
properly.
Circuit Overload Check that the circuit is rated 15
amps or greater. Disconnect all
loads on the circuit.
Extension cord too long or wire
Use proper extension cord as
size too small. recommended in Operator's
Circuit breaker trips or fuse blown
Manual.
in fuse box.
Nozzle partially blocked Clean nozzle as instructed in
Section 5.2
Excessive pressure Clean nozzle as instructed in
Section 5.2.
Water or oil leaking from bottom of A small amount of leakage is If excessive leaking occurs call
pump.
normal. Customer Service Department.
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Trigger will not move.
Gun safety lock engaged. Release safety lock.
Unit will not stop when trigger is
Power Blast Trigger system not
Call Customer Service Department.
released. operating properly.
Fauced closed. Open faucet.
Unit has been stored in freezing Thaw out unit completely including
temperatures. hose, gun and wand .
Water inlet screen clogged.
Clean screen. See section 5.4
Motor running but pump not
Kink in garden hose.
Straighten hose.
building maximun pressure or has
irregular pressure.
Wand nozzle worn out.
Replace spray wand .
Air in pump. Let pressure washer run with gun
open and wand removed until
steady stream of water is released.
Suction or discharge valves
Call Customer Service Department.
clogged or worm out.
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