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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