Troubleshooting - Black & Decker BEPW1700 Instruction Manual

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WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply, turn water
supply off, discharge residual pressure, and engage spray handle lock‑off.
PROBlEM
Motor does not start.
Unit does not reach high pressure.
Output pressure varies high/low.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Spray wand leaks.
Pump is excessively noisy.
Water leaks from pump.
Oil leaks.
Motor buzzes but fails to run.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUsE
Unit not plugged in.
ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
Wand trigger not being squeezed.
GFCI tripped.
Water faucet not fully turned on.
Water inlet filter clogged.
Nozzle worn.
Pump is sucking air.
Water supply restricted.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Water inlet screen clogged.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Spray wand not properly attached.
Broken O‑ring.
Pump is sucking air.
Loose fittings.
Water seals are damaged or worn.
Oil seals are damaged or worn.
Supply voltage below minimum.
System has residual pressure.
Voltage loss due to extension cord.
Cleaner not used for long periods.
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CORRECTiOn
Plug in power cord.
Turn switch to the "ON" position.
Squeeze trigger with switch in "ON" position.
Press reset button at GFCI on plug end of cord. Check the breaker in your household electrical panel. If
the breaker is tripped, reset breaker.
Open water valve fully.
Remove filter and rinse to clean.
Replace with new nozzle.
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 from the nozzle.
Check water hose for kinks, leaks and blockage.
Turn water on full force ‑ check hose for leaks and kinks.
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 from the nozzle.
To unclog, rinse OFF with water.
Blow out or remove debris.
Tighten fittings.
Replace washer in hose adapter.
Insert the spray wand into the spray handle. Push in and turn to lock spray wand into place.
Contact BLACK+DECKER customer service representative at 1‑800‑544‑6986.
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 from the nozzle.
Check that all fittings are tight.
Contact BLACK+DECKER customer service representative at 1‑800‑544‑6986.
Contact BLACK+DECKER customer service representative at 1‑800‑544‑6986.
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.
Plug directly into outlet.
Contact BLACK+DECKER customer service representative at 1‑800‑544‑6986.
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