TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Engine will not start | No gasoline. | Fill gas tank. | |
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| Low oil level. | Add oil. | |
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| Choke is not in correct | Slide choke lever to “CHOKE” | |
| position. | position. | |
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| Engine throttle is not in | Position the throttle to “FAST”. | |
For additional | correct position. |
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engine problems |
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Pressure built up in the | Squeeze the trigger to release the | ||
refer to the engine | |||
owners manual. | high pressure washer. | pressure. | |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose | Replace with a 3/4 inch garden | |
high pressure. | is too small. | hose. | |
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| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, leaks | |
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| and blockage. | |
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| Not enough inlet water supply. | Open water source full force. | |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in warm | |
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| water. | |
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| Spray wand is in low | Turn spray wand tip to high pres- | |
| pressure position. | sure position. | |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water sup- | Turn water on full force. Check garden | |
varies high and low. | ply. | hose for kinks, leaks or blockage. | |
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| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air | |
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| tight. Turn off machine and purge | |
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| pump by squeezing trigger gun until | |
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| a steady flow of water emerges | |
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| through the nozzle. | |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in warm | |
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| water. | |
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| Discharge nozzle is | Blow out or remove debris with a | |
| obstructed. | fine needle. | |
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| Calcified gun, hose or | Run distilled vinegar through | |
| spray wand. | detergent suction tube. | |
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