Disconnect the garden hose, remove the filter and rinse with warm water. Check that the water inlet is not clogged.For best results, use a 1” (25 mm) or 5/8” (16 mm) garden hose.Check that there is at least 10' of unrestricted garden hose between the hose connection and the unit, any kinks will prevent the flow of water from going into the unit and prevent proper pressure.Ensure that the water source is fully opened and is at least 60PSI (Refer to: Does my water source have to be of a certain PSI to run the unit properly?).A faulty nozzle may cause the unit to shut down. At this stage, if the unit shuts off when a nozzle is installed be sure to try all nozzles. Reinstall one of your clean nozzles and continue using the unit. In doing so, you're bleeding the unit out of any air that may be stuck in the pump. With the pressure washer turned off, squeeze on the trigger for about 3 minutes, allowing the water to run through the unit at no pressure. Turn your garden hose on but leave the pressure washer turned OFF. Make sure that you have a green light on the GFCI on the power cord. Remove any nozzle that may be connected at the end of the wand. Purge Air from Pressure Washer Set up the unit as per usual and ensure you are not using an extension cord. After you have done this, rinse them with warm water. Then proceed to poke your nozzle cleaning tool or paper clip through the end of the nozzle hole to poke out any debris. To clean nozzles, soak them in a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and warm water for a minimum of 15 minutes. See all troubleshooting options below.Ĭleaning Obstructed Nozzles Over time with use, the pressure washer nozzles may collect dust, dirt, and calcium build-up which as a result cause the pressure washer to malfunction while in use. There are a few factors that could cause these reactions such as excess air in the pump or a clogged/faulty nozzle.
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