The most frequent breakages of pressure washers do not require treatment to specialized workshops. The system of troubleshooting below, will help to perform repairs your own resources even to those who are not versed in the equipment.
Ryobi 2800 pressure washer troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The high pressure cleaner will not start even though the spray button is depressed. | The appliance is switched off. | Turn on the appliance using the On/Off switch. |
| You have too many consumers connected to the mains. The high-pressure cleaner requires an electric circuit for itself. | Connect the high-pressure cleaner to an electric circuit on which there are no other consumers. | |
| The pump is not running. | The appliance is not connected to the water supply or the tap of the water supply is not on. | Connect the appliance to a garden hose. |
| The appliance is attached to the water supply, but it is too weak. | The water pressure of your water supply is too weak. Talk to your supplier. | |
| The pump is defective. | Contact your dealer. | |
| Cleaning agent is not being added. | The control knob for adding cleaning agent is in the ‘OFF’ position. | Turn on the control knob for adding cleaning agent. |
| The cleaning agent tanks are empty. | Fill the tanks with cleaning agent. | |
| The lance is leaking. | The sealing ring is damaged. | Replace the sealing ring with a new one. |
| A jet of water does come out but it is too weak. | The diameter of your garden hose is too small. | Choose a garden hose with a larger diameter. |
| The appliance is attached to the water supply, but it is too weak. | The water pressure of your water supply is too weak. Talk to your supplier. | |
| There is air in the water circuit. | Bleed the water circuit. | |
| The filter screen in the adapter of the quick coupling is clogged. | Clean the filter screen | |
| The attachments leak due to a damaged sealing ring. | Replace the sealing ring with a new one | |
| The lance is blocked. | Clean the lance using the cleaning needle supplied. |
Ryobi RPW130HS pressure washer troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure washer does not start when trigger is depressed | Power cord not connected to power source | Connect the power cord to a live 220-240V AC, 50 Hz AC plug. |
| Switch is off | Turn switch on. | |
| House circuit breaker is tripped | Reset house breaker. Make sure pressure washer is connected to an individual branch circuit only. If using an extension cord, make sure it is heavy enough to carry the current of the pressure washer. | |
| Pump doesn’t produce pressure | Inadequate water supply Spray lance leaks Nozzle is clogged Pump is faulty Air in line | Provide adequate water flow. |
| Water inlet filter is clogged or dirty | Check connections and / or replace lance. | |
| Clean nozzle. | ||
| Contact authorized service centre. | ||
| Squeeze trigger on gun to remove air from line. | ||
| Remove the water inlet filter, rinse with warm water, then replace in unit. | ||
| Machine doesn’t reach high pressure | Diameter of garden hose is too small | Replace with 12mm garden hose. |
| Water supply is restricted Not enough inlet water | Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and blockages. Open water source full force. | |
| No detergent | Detergent tank is empty | Add additional detergent to tank. |
| The detergent dial is not completely in the ON position | Turn the detergent dial fully to the ON position. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and blockages. | |
| Water supply is inadequate or clogged |
Ryobi RPW3200 pressure washer troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | POSSIBLE SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Engine fails to start | No fuel in tank | Fill tank |
| Spark plug shorted or fouled | Replace spark plug Replace spark plug | |
| Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electrodes broken) | Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug | |
| Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or disconnected from spark plug | Contact authorised service center | |
| Ignition inoperative | ||
| Engine hard to start | Water in gasoline Weak spark at spark plug | Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel |
| Contact authorised service center | ||
| Engine lacks power | Dirty air filter | Clean or replace air filter |
| Detergent fails to mix with spray | Detergent injection hose is not properly submerged | Insert injection hose into detergent container or detergent bottle |
| Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change Over Nozzle is set to either the [40°], [25°], or [0°] setting | Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change Over Nozzle to either the Soap Short Range or Soap Long Range setting | |
| Pump doesn’t produce pressure | Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change Over Nozzle is set to either the Soap Short Range or Soap Long Range setting. | Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change over Nozzle to either the [40°], [25°], or [0°] setting |
| Inadequate water supply Trigger handle or spray wand leaks | Provide adequate water flow | |
| Nozzle is clogged Pump is faulty Air in line | Check connections and / or replace trigger handle or spray wand | |
| Clean nozzle | ||
| Contact authorised service center | ||
| Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to remove air from line |
Ryobi RPW130SC pressure washer troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible causes | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Machine refuses to start | Machine not plugged in Defective socket Fuse has blown Defective extension cable | Plug in machine. |
| Try another socket. | ||
| Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. Try without the extension cable. | ||
| Fluctuating pressure | Pump sucking air | Check that hoses and connections are air tight. Clean and replace or refer to local distributor. |
| Valves dirty, worn out or stuck | ||
| Pump seals worn out | ||
| Motor busses | Low voltage or low temperature | Activate the trigger of the spay handle. |
| Machine stops | Fuse has blown Incorrect mains voltage | Replace fuse. Switch of other machines. |
| Thermal sensor activated Nozzle partially blocked | Check that the mains voltage corresponds to specification on the model tag. | |
| Leave the washer for 15 minutes to cool down. | ||
| Clean the nozzle. | ||
| Fuse blows | Fuse too small | Change to an installation higher than the amp. Consumption of the machine. You may try without the extension cable. |
| Machine pulsating | Air in inlet hose/pump | Allow machine to run with open trigger until regular working pressure resumes. |
| Inadequate supply of mains water | Check that the water supply corresponds to specifications required (see model tag) NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses. | |
| Nozzle partially blocked Water filter blocked Hose kinked | Clean the nozzle. | |
| Clean the filter. | ||
| Straighten out hose. | ||
| Machine often starts and stops by itself | Pump/spray handle is leaking | Contact your nearest. |
| Machine starts, but no water comes out | Pump/hoses or accessory frozen | Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw. |
| No water supply Water filter blocked Nozzle blocked | Connect inlet water. | |
| Clean the filter. | ||
| Clean the nozzle. |