Generac 1292-2 manual Troubleshooting

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Generac Portable Products 2,300 PSI High Pressure Washer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Nozzle in low pressure mode.

1.

Pull nozzle backward for high

 

 

 

 

pressure mode.

 

2.

Water inlet is blocked.

2.

Clear inlet.

 

3.

Inadequate water supply.

3.

Provide adequate water flow.

Pump has following

4.

Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.

4.

Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.

problems: failure to produce

5.

Clogged inlet hose strainer.

5.

Check and clean inlet hose

pressure, erratic pressure,

 

 

 

strainer.

chattering, loss of pressure,

6.

Water supply is over 140°F.

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

low water volume.

7.

High pressure hose is blocked or

7.

Clear blocks in outlet hose.

 

 

leaks.

 

 

 

8.

Gun leaks.

8.

Replace gun.

 

9.

Nozzle is obstructed.

9.

Clean nozzle.

 

10.

Pump is faulty.

10.

Contact Generac service facility.

 

1.

Detergent siphoning tube is not

1.

Insert detergent siphoning tube

Detergent fails to mix with

 

submerged.

 

into detergent.

2.

Chemical filter is clogged.

2.

Clean or replace filter/detergent

spray.

 

 

 

siphoning tube.

 

3.

Nozzle is in high pressure mode.

3.

Push nozzle forward for low

 

 

 

 

pressure mode.

Engine runs good at no-load

Engine speed is too slow.

Move throttle control to FAST position.

but “bogs” when load is

 

 

If engine still “bogs down”, contact

added.

 

 

Briggs and Stratton service facility.

 

1.

Low oil level.

1.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

3.

Out of gasoline.

3.

Fill fuel tank.

 

4.

Stale gasoline.

4.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Spark plug wire not connected to

5.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

 

spark plug.

 

 

Engine will not start; or

6.

Bad spark plug.

6.

Replace spark plug.

7.

Water in gasoline.

7.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

starts and runs rough.

8.

Overchoking.

8.

Open choke fully and crank

 

 

 

 

engine.

 

9.

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

9.

Contact Briggs and Stratton

 

 

 

 

service facility.

 

10.

Intake valve stuck open or

10.

Contact Briggs and Stratton

 

 

closed.

 

service facility.

 

11.

Engine has lost compression.

11.

Contact Briggs and Stratton

 

 

 

 

service facility.

Engine shuts down during

1.

Out of gasoline.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

2.

Low oil level.

2.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

Engine lacks power.

Dirty air filter.

Replace air filter.

Engine “hunts” or falters.

Choke is opened too soon.

Move choke to halfway position until

 

 

engine runs smoothly.

 

 

 

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Contents 2300PSI Customer Responsibilities Equipment Description Safety RulesPage Know Your Pressure Washer Detergent Siphoning Tube and Filter Used toHigh Pressure Outlet Connection for high Preparing Pressure Washer for Use Carton ContentsAttach Handle and Wireform Remove Pressure Washer from CartonAdd Gasoline Add Engine OilConnect Hose and Water Supply to Pump Checklist Before Starting EngineHOW to USE Your Pressure Washer How to Start Your EngineHow to Stop Your Pressure Washer Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure How to Use the Adjustable NozzleFor Rinsing Applying Detergent with the Adjustable NozzlePressure Washer Rinsing Automatic Cool Down SystemSpecifications Pressure Washer MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Recommendations To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps Cleaning Detergent Siphoning TubeNozzle Maintenance Check In-Line FilterTo remove a worn or damaged o-ring Engine Maintenance Preparing the Unit for StorageRing Maintenance Storing the EngineGenerac Portable Products 2,300 PSI High Pressure Washer Troubleshooting Exploded View Unit Description Parts List UnitExploded View Pump Description Items included # Assys Kit Parts List PumpRepair Kits Qty DescriptionEngine Limited Pressure Washer WarrantyWarranty Schedules Generac Portable Products

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