Troubleshooting
Perform Pressure Relief Procedure (page 7).
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start or is hard to start.
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor | Fill tank with gasoline, open fuel shutoff valve. |
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Low oil | Add oil to proper level. |
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Throttle in STOP position (model | Move throttle to FAST (rabbit) position |
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Water in fuel or old fuel
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel andmake sure spark plug is dry.
Engine flooded or improperly choked
Open choke, pull engine starter rope several times to clear out fuel. Make sure spark plug is dry.
Dirty air cleaner filter
Remove and clean.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap, or wrong type
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
| Gun not triggered | Trigger gun while starting engine. | |
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Engine misses or | Partially plugged air cleaner filter | Remove and clean. | |
lacks power |
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Spark plug dirty, wrong gap, or wrong | Clean, adjust gap or replace. | ||
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Pressure is too low | Worn or wrong size tip | Replace with tip of proper size. | |
and/or pump runs |
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Inlet filter clogged | Clean. Check more frequently. | ||
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| Worn packings, abrasives in water, or | Check filter. Replace packing. | |
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| Inadequate water supply | Check water flow rate to pump. | |
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| Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge valves | Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies. | |
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| Restricted inlet | Garden hose might be collapsed or kinked. | |
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| Worn inlet or discharge valves | Replace worn valves. | |
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| Leaking | Replace | |
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Water leaks from | Worn packings | Install new packings. | |
under pump manifold |
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Loose fitting connections | Check all fitting connections. TIghten if loose. | ||
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Water on oil side of | Worn packings | Install new packings. | |
pump |
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Oil seals leaking | Install new oil seals. | ||
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