Troubleshooting - GreenWorks GPW 1703 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
On/Off switch is in the "OFF"
(O) position.
Power cord is not plugged in.
Electrical outlet does not
Motor will not
supply adequate power.
start.
Tripped pressure washer circuit
breaker.
Power switch is ON however gun
trigger is not squeezed ON.
Diameter of garden hose is too
small.
Water supply is restricted.
Unit does not
reach high
Not enough water supply.
pressure.
Pressure Tip has not been
installed on wand assembly.
Water intake filter is clogged.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Output pressure
varies high and
Water inlet filter clogged.
low.
Supply voltage below
minimum.
Calcified gun, hose or power
spray tip.
Supply voltage below
minimum.
System has residual pressure.
Voltage loss due to extension
Motor buzzes
cord.
but fails to run.
Pressure washer not used for
long periods.
Residual friction among
components. Unit might hum.
Water supply is OFF.
No water.
Kink in the garden hose.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Set switch to the "ON" ( | ) position.
Plug in power cord.
Try a different outlet.
Allow to cool, and restart unit.
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.
Verify that only the pressure washer is running
on this circuit.
Turn unit "OFF", squeeze trigger on spray
wand to release pressure, then turn unit "ON".
Unplug any extension cords attached and plug
the unit directly into the outlet.
Call customer service.
Disconnect water supply and power ON for 2
to 3 seconds, repeat couple times or until the
motor starts.
Turn ON water supply.
Remove kink in garden hose.
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SOLUTION