Troubleshooting Your Gas Pressure Washer
Answers to common troubleshooting questions about your SIMONIZ pressure washer. Always remember to disconnect the device from the power source before troubleshooting your pressure washer.
Select the issue you’re having:
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| The engine power switch is in OFF (0) position | Ensure the switch is in ON (I) position |
| No fuel | Fill the fuel tank with regular gasoline |
| Excess water pressure in pump or hose | Release water pressure by squeezing trigger on gun |
| Choke lever not in right position | 1. When cold starting the engine, set the choke to CLOSE or OFF 2. When warm starting, set the choke to OPEN or ON or try the middle position |
| Clogged carburetor | Clean the carburetor. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Carbon build - up on spark plug | Clean the spark plug. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Incorrect starting method | Use correct starting method. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Choke lever in Close position | Use correct starting method. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Clogged air filter | Clean or replace the air filter. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Clogged carburetor | Clean or replace the carburetor. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Carburetor is clogged | Clean the carburetor. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Recoil mechanism is broken | Call the Toll-free Hotline, 1-866-474-6664. |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Clogged nozzle | Clean nozzle with tip cleaner |
| Pressure is too high | Call the Toll-free Hotline, 1-866-474-6664. |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Nozzle tip not attached | Attach required nozzle tip |
| Water supply faucet closed | Turn on faucet. Ensure there are no kinks or blockage in hose |
| Water supply pressure is low | Ensure faucet is fully opened. Check to make sure water supply is a minimum 30 psi, 4 GPM |
| Inlet water filter is clogged | Clean the water filter. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Air in pump | Squeeze trigger to release the air in pump when the machine is running |
| Clogged check valve | Call the Toll-free Hotline, 1-866-474-6664. |
| Damaged pump | Call the Toll-free Hotline, 1-866-474-6664. |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Clogged nozzle | Clean nozzle with tip cleaner |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Damaged seal ring | Call the Toll-free Hotline, 1-866-474-6664. |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Defective thermal relief valve | Call the Toll-free Hotline, 1-866-474-6664. |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| The detergent siphon tube is not connected | Connect detergent siphon tube properly. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Damaged detergent siphon tube | Replace the detergent siphon tube |
| Wrong nozzle | Use black nozzle when applying detergent. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Detergent adjustment knob set to wrong position | Check adjustment knob. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Clogged nozzle | Clean nozzle |
| Clogged pump detergent siphon fitting | Detach the detergent siphon tube and clean the fitting with tip cleaner |
| Detergent is too thick. Clogged detergent filter. | Use only detergent approved for use with pressure washer |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Safety lock is not open | Open the safety lock. Refer to the instruction manual |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Damaged seal ring | Change with back-up O-ring or purchase accessory kit SKU#.039-8552-8 at local Canadian Tire Store |
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| The O-rings are not lubricated | Put lubricating oil or water on the O-rings |
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