Bosch GHP 5-13C Original Instructions Manual page 14

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Problem
Motor stops
Fuses blow
Motor starts but no pressure
Motor "sounds" but fails to start
Pressure pulsating
Pressure too low, but steady
Note: Several types of accessory will nor-
mally deliver a lower pressure
Motor starts up but with restricted or no
working pressure
The pressure washer starts irregularly by
itself
Water leaks from machine
No detergent taken in
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance
Stop, remove plug from the power supply and discon-
nect from water supply.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the follow-
ing maintenance regularly.
Bosch Power Tools
Possible Cause
Fuse faulty/blown
Wrong mains voltage
Motor protector has activated
Fuses incorrectly rated
Nozzle partly blocked
Insufficient power supply
Voltage loss due to use of extension cable Check characteristics of extension cable
Appliance not used for a long period of
time
Problems with TSS (Total Stop System)
device
Air in the inlet water supply hose/pump
Inadequate water supply
Water strainer blocked
Water supply hoses squeezed
High pressure hose too long
Nozzle worn
Start/stop valve worn
No water supply
Water strainer clogged up
Nozzle clogged up
Pump/power gun leaky
Leaking pump
Adjustable nozzle on high pressure set-
ting
Detergent too dense
High pressure hose extension being used Fit original hose
Deposits or restriction in detergent cir-
cuit
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose fixings, and
worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly
fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before us-
ing.
If the machine should happen to fail despite the care taken in
manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an
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Corrective Action
Replace fuse
Check that mains voltage corresponds to
specifications on the model tag
Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Change to a mains supply higher than the
pressure washer amp consumption
Clean nozzle
Check that the voltage of the mains pow-
er supply line is the same as that on the
plate
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
Allow pressure washer to run with open
spray handle and nozzle at low pressure
until regular working pressure is obtained
Check that the water supply corresponds
to specifications. The minimum specifica-
tion for the water supply hose is 1/2" or
13 mm diameter
Clean water strainer
Straighten out kinked water supply hoses
Remove high pressure extension hose.
Retry (extension hose max. 7 m)
Change the nozzle
Activate trigger five times in quick suc-
cession
Connect water supply
Clean the water strainer
Clean nozzle
Contact your Bosch Service Centre
A slight water leak is permissible; in case
of excessive leak, contact Service centre.
Set nozzle on "Lo" setting
Dilute with water
Flush with clean water and eliminate any
restrictions. If the problem persists, con-
tact your Bosch Service Centre.
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