Troubleshooting Guide - Black & Decker 598667-00 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom Cause
Motor does not start. Unit not plugged in.
On/Off switch is in the Off
position.
Gun trigger not being
squeezed.
GFCI tripped.
Unit does not reach Water faucet not fully
high pressure. turned on.
Water inlet filter clogged.
Nozzle worn.
Pump is sucking air.
Water supply restricted.
Output pressure Not enough inlet water
varies high/low. supply.
Pump is sucking air.
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B1
Water inlet filter clogged.
B
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
No detergent. Adjustable fan wand nozzle
tip is not pulled forward.
Turbo wand is installed.
Detergent container is
empty.
Detergent is too thick.
.
Filter on detergent suction
tube is clogged.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Garden hose Loose fittings.
connection leaks. Missing/worn rubber
washer.
Solution
Plug in power cord.
Turn switch to the "On" position.
Squeeze gun trigger with switch in
"ON" position.
Press reset button at GFCI on plug
end of cord.
Open water faucet fully.
Remove filter (B1) and rinse to clean. Fig. 32
Contact B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Check that hoses and fittings are air
tight. Turn off machine and purge
pump by squeezing gun trigger until a
steady flow of water emerges from the
nozzle.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.
Turn water on full force - check garden
hose for leaks and kinks.
Check that hoses and fittings are air
tight. Turn off machine and purge
pump by squeezing gun trigger until a
steady flow of water emerges from the
nozzle.
Remove filter (B1) and rinse to clean.
Fig. 32
Remove debris as shown in Fig. 29
with tool provided.
Pull nozzle tip forward.
Remove turbo wand. Install adjustable
fan wand and pull nozzle tip forward.
Add more detergent.
Use detergent recommended for use
in pressure washers only.
Fill tank with warm water and allow
filter to soak. Empty and fill tank with
clean water several times to rinse out
filter.
Remove debris as shown in Fig. 29
with tool provided.
Tighten fittings.
Replace washer in hose adapter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - continued
Symptom Cause
Spray wand or Spray wand not properly
extension leaks. attached.
Broken O-ring.
Pump is Pump is sucking air.
excessively noisy.
Water leaks from Loose fittings.
pump. Water seals are damaged
or worn.
Oil leak. Oil seals are damaged or
worn.
Motor buzzes but Supply voltage below
fails to run. minimum.
System has residual
pressure.
Voltage loss due to
extension cord.
Cleaner not used for long
periods.
Solution
Insert the spray wand into the wand
extension. Push in and turn to lock
spray wand into place.
Contact B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Check that hoses and fittings are air
tight. Turn off machine and purge
pump by squeezing trigger gun until a
steady flow of water emerges from the
nozzle.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Contact B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Contact B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Verify that ONLY the pressure washer
is running on this circuit.
Turn unit off, squeeze gun trigger to
release pressure, then turn unit on.
Do not use extension cord with this
unit - plug directly into outlet.
Contact B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
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