Troubleshooting - Craftsman 138.75275 Operator's Manual

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POSSIBLE CAUSE
On/Off switch is in the
"OFF" (O) position.
Power cord is not plugged in.
Electrical outlet does not sup-
ply adequate power.
Tripped pressure washer
temperature breaker
Tripped circuit breaker
PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Output pressure varies
high and low.
SOLUTION
Turn switch to the "ON"
( I ) position.
Tripped CFCI plug
Diameter of garden hose is
too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough water supply.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Power nozzle is in low-
pressure position.
Plug in power cord.
Try a different outlet.
Allow to cool, and restart unit.
Switch off pressure washer,
squeeze trigger gun waiting for a
steady flow of water emerge from
spray nozzle, then turn on the unit.
( ensure when you turn on the unit,
trigger gun is at "on" position).
Press "RESET" button on GFCL
plug.
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.
Remove filter and rinse in warm
water.
Turn power nozzle to high-
pressure position.
Pump is sucking air.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
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.
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
emerges through the nozzle.
Remove filter and rinse with warm
water.
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