Troubleshooting Guide - Hyper Tough ABW-HP-1600 Operator's Manual

1600psi/1.2gpm electric pressure washer
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PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Output pressure varies
high and low.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
On/Off switch is in the "Off" (O)
position.
Power cord is not plugged in.
Electrical outlet does not supply
adequate power.
Power switch is ON however gun
trigger is not squeezed ON.
Diameter of garden hose is too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough water supply.
Spray tip has not been installed on
wand assembly.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter clogged.
Supply voltage below minimum.
Calcified gun, hose or power spray
tip,
SOLUTION
Press switch to the "ON" (I) position.
Plug in power cord.
Try a different outlet.
With power switch ON push in on the gun
trigger which will engage the AUTO ON
switch.
Replace with a 1"(25 mm) or 5/8"(16 mm)
garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and
blockage.
Open water source fully.
Add desired pressure tip to end of wand.
Remove filter and rinse in warm water.
Turn water on fully. Check garden hose for
kinks, leaks or blockage.
Check that hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn
"OFF" machine, and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of
water emerge through the spray tip.
Remove filter and rinse in warm water.
Verify that only the pressure washer is running
on this circuit.
Run distilled vinegar through detergent tank.

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