TROUBLE SHOOTING
FAULT | CAUSE | REMEDY |
Pump running normally but pressure does | Pump sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. |
not achieve rated pressure. | Valves worn or dirty. | Check, clean or replace. |
| Insufficient water flow. | Increase water supply. |
| Unloader valve packing worn. | Check and replace. |
| Nozzle incorrect or worn. | Check and replace. |
| Worn piston packing. | Check and replace. |
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Fluctuating pressure | Valves worn, dirty or stuck. | Check, clean or replace. |
| Pump sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. |
| Worn piston packing. | Check and replace. |
| Insufficient water flow. | Increase water supply. May require new |
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Pressure drops after period of normal use. | Nozzle worn. | Check and replace. |
| Valves worn, dirty or stuck. | Check, clean or replace. |
| Unloader valve packing worn. | Check, clean or replace. |
| Worn piston packing. | Check and replace. |
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Pump noisy | Pump sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. |
| Valves dirty or worn. | Check, clean or replace. |
| Worn bearings. | Check and replace if necessary. |
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Presence of water in oil | High humidity in air. | Check and change oil twice as often. |
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Water dripping from under pump. | Piston packing worn. | Check and replace. |
| The | Check and replace. |
| worn. | Check and replace. |
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Oil dripping. | Oil seal worn. | Check and replace. |
Engine will not start. | Low fuel level. | Add fuel. |
| Low oil level. | Add oil. |
| Worn spark plug or gap. | Replace. |
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PUMP SERVICE
TORQUE SETTING CHART
COMET AXD2524G
POSITION # | TORQUE SETTING | FLUID TO BE USED |
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1 | 18 FT/LB |
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2 | 33 FT/LB | LOCTITE 243 |
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3 | 18 FT/LB |
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4 | 18 FT/LB | LOCTITE 243 |
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