If you have water leaking at the spray gun and spray wand, use the following steps to troubleshoot. Release stored pressure. Before you begin, make sure the engine is off and you have pulled the trigger to release all stored pressure within the hose. Never repair high-pressure hose. If the water was leaking from the … Continued

Important: Only work on the spark plug when the engine is cold to avoid burns. Begin by removing any dirt and debris that may be around the spark plug boot. You do not want any debris to fall into the combustion chamber after the spark plug is removed. If needed, while wearing safety glasses, use … Continued

Oil leaking from the engine. First check the drain plug or oil dipstick on the engine. Many times, leaks are traced to these areas. Tighten the drain plug if it is the source. As with any oil leak in the engine, once the problem has been corrected, verify the oil level per the manufactures owner’s … Continued

Check air flow and the filter screen. Do you have air in the system or a blocked filter screen? Turn the engine or electric motor off. Next turn off your supply hose water source / house bib, remove your garden hose from the pressure washer and carefully inspect the inlet screen, remove any debris you … Continued

Check for debris or corrosion. When first hooking up the garden hose, always inspect the inlet screen for debris or corrosion. Clean the screen or replace it if the corrosion is severe. Remember to always purge the air from the garden hose by allowing the water to run for 30 seconds before connecting it to … Continued