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Symptom
Cause
Detergent container is empty.
Detergent bottle or suction
tube not properly connected.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction tube
is clogged.
Detergent is
Damaged or clogged detergent
not working.
suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure
position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
Loose fittings.
Missing / worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.
Garden hose
connection
Spray nozzle not properly
leaks.
attached.
Broken O-ring or plastic insert. Call the customer service centre.
Spray wand,
extension, or
Pump is sucking air.
nozzle leaks.
Water filter is clogged.
Pump is noisy.
Loose fittings.
System has residual pressure.
Motor buzzes
Voltage loss due to extension
but fails to run.
cord.
Pressure washer not used for
long periods.
Residual friction among
Motor buzzes
components. Unit might hum.
but fails to run.
(continued)
Water supply is OFF.
No water.
Kink in the garden hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Add more detergent.
Check connections.
Dilute detergent.
Run warm water through filter to remove
build-up.
Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube.
Use low pressure (black) tip.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine
needle.
Tighten fittings.
Ensure quick-connect wand is attached
securely.
Ensure spray tip is clicked in securely.
Check that hoses and fittings are airtight.
Turn off machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of
water emerges through the nozzle.
Remove water filter and rinse in warm
water.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Turn unit OFF, squeeze trigger on spray
wand to release pressure and then turn unit
ON.
Unplug any extension cords attached and
plug the unit directly into the outlet.
Call the customer service centre.
Disconnect water supply and power ON for
2 to 3 seconds, repeat or until the motor
starts.
Turn ON water supply.
Remove kink in garden hose.
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