Craftsman 919.76235 owner manual Symptom, Cause, Solution

SYMPTOM

Engine won't start

CAUSE

1.Engine throttle is in "OFF" Position.

2.Choke lever has not been placed to choke.

3.Pressure buildup after initialuse.

SOLUTION

1.Slide throttle to "Rabbit" position,

2.Slide choke lever to choke position.

3.Depress trigger gun.

Won'tDraw		1.	Nozzle not in chemical draw position.		1.	Place nozzlsto low pressure_
Chemical		2.	Chemical screen is obstructed.		2.	Check chemical screen; clean if obstructed.
		3.	Chemical screen not working.		3.	Make sure chemical screen is submerged in
						chemical/water.
		4.	Chemical injector orifice obstructed		4.	Check and clean.
			or stuck.
		5.	Chemical injector closed.		5.	Open chemical injectorby turning adjustment
						knob.
Pump running		1.	Water supply restricted.		1.	Check water supply and filter screen for.
normally	but					blockage. Check hoses for blockage, kinks,
pressure	does		Nozzle is in low PSI pos_lan,		2.	leaks, etc.
not achieve		2.				Pull nozzleat end of wand back to the high pressure
rated values			Nozzle incorrector worn.		3.	position.
		3.				Check	and replace.
		4.	Pump sucking air.		4.	Check that hoses and fittings ere air-tight.
		5.	Nozzle blocked.		5.	Clean nozzle.
Fluctuating		1.	Pump sucking air.		1.	Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Purge air
Pressure						from garden hose.
			Garden hose inlet strainer clogged.		2.
		2.				Clean. Check filter frequently.
		3.	Worn Seals or Packing,		3.	Check end replace.
		4.	Inadequate water supply.		4.	Check hose for kinks.
		5.	Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge		5.	Check flow availableto pump. Check for
			valves.	hose.	6.	excessive heat, 145o F or above,
		6.	Leaky discharge			Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies,
						Replace if damaged.
Pressure	drops	1,	Nozzle clogged,	partially obstructed.	1.	Use nozzle cleaningkit to clear obstruction.(See
after period of						Nozzle Maintenance under Service Adjustment.)
normal use		2.	Nozzle wom.		2.	Clean or replace.
		3.	Pump Valves worn, dirty or stuck.		3.	Check	and replace.
		4.	Worn pump piston packing.		4.	Check	and replace.
Pump noisy		1.	Water too hot.		1.	Reduce temperature below 63° C or 145° F.
		2.	Pump sucking air.		2.	Check that hoses and fittings are air tight.
		3.	Valves dirty or worn.		3.	Check, clean or replace.
		4.	Worn bearings.		4.	Check and replace if necessary.
Presence	of	1.	High humidity.		1.	Change Oil.
water in oil (oil		2.	Piston packing and oil seal worn.		2.	Check and replace oil seals.
milky).
Water dripping		1.	Thermal relief functioning normal.		1.	Protecting pump, if not using pressure washer for
from pump		2.	Fittings Loose.			a long period of time, shutoffengine.
		3,	O-rings of piston guide or retainer		2.	Tighten.
			worn.		3.	Check and replace.
		4.	Piston packing worn.		4.	Check	and replace.
Oil Dripping		1.	Oil sealworn		1.	Check and replace
		2.	Loose drain plugor worn drain plug		2.	Tightendrainplug or replaceO-ring. Do notovertorque.
			o-dng.

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