Troubleshooting; Water Supply - Task Force AP-PW1450-ZE01 Operating Instructions Manual

1450psi electric pressure washer
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom
Cause
Motor will
GFCI needs to be reset.
not start.
On/Off switch is in the
"OFF" (O) position.
Power cord is not plugged in.
Extension cord is too long.
Extension cord is not proper gauge.
Extension cord is damaged.
Electrical outlet does
not supply adequate power.
Unit does
Diameter of garden hose is too small.
not reach
high pressure.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Pump is sucking air.
Output pressure
Not enough inlet water supply.
varies high
and low.
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
No detergent.
Detergent container is empty.
Detergent bottle or suction tube
not properly connected.
Detergent is too thick.
Filter on detergent suction tube
is clogged.
Damaged or clogged detergent
suction tube.
Nozzle is in high-pressure position.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
12
Solution
Press RESET button on the GFCI.
Turn switch to the "ON" ( | ) position.
Plug in power cord.
Replace extension cord with a
50' 14 gauge cord.
Try a different outlet.
Replace with a inch or
5/8" garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks and blockage.
Open water source full force.
Remove filter and rinse
out in warm water.
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 through
the nozzle.
Turn water on full force. Check garden
hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
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 through
the nozzle.
Remove filter and rinse
out in warm water.
Blow out or remove debris
with a fine needle.
Add more detergent.
Check connections.
Dilute detergent.
Run warm water through filter
to remove debris.
Remove obstruction or replace
detergent suction tube.
Turn nozzle tip to low-pressure
position.
Blow out or remove debris with
a fine needle.

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