Craftsman 919.670281, D2415 owner manual Engine will not start, No or low pressure, Initial use

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

Engine will not start

1.

No fuel.

1.

Add Fuel.

 

 

 

2.

Pressure builds up after two pulls

2.

Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure.

 

 

 

 

on the recoil starter or after initial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Not primed or choked.

3.

Push primer bulb 3 times or choke engine.

 

 

 

4.

Spark plug wire not attached.

4.

Attach spark plug wire.

 

 

 

5.

Choke lever in the "Choke" position

5.

Move choke to the "No Choke" position.

 

 

 

 

on a "hot" engine or an engine that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

has been exposed to thermal heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for a long period of time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No or low pressure

1.

Low water supply.

1.

Water supply must be at least 5 GPM @ 20 PSI.

(initial use)

2.

Leak at high pressure hose.

2.

Repair leak. Apply Teflon tape if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Nozzle obstructed.

3.

Clean nozzle with paper clip or nozzle cleaning

 

 

 

 

 

 

tool, pour water into nozzle end to flush out ob-

 

 

 

 

 

 

struction.

 

 

 

4.

Water filter screen clogged.

4.

Remove and clean filter.

 

 

 

5.

Air in hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Turn off the engine, then the water source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect the water source from the pump inlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and turn the water source on to remove all air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the hose. When there is a steady stream of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

water present, turn water source off. Reconnect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

water source to pump inlet and turn on water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source. Squeeze trigger to remove remaining air.

 

 

 

 

6.

Choke lever in the "Choke"

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Move choke to the "No Choke" position.

 

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Throttle control lever is not in the

7.

Move throttle control lever to the "Fast" position.

 

 

 

 

"Fast" position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

High pressure hose is too long.

8.

Use high pressure hose under 100 feet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not draw chemicals

1.

Adjustment knob on soap nozzle

1.

Turn knob counterclockwise for more soap (+).

 

 

 

 

is turned fully clockwise for less

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

soap (-).

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Chemical filter clogged.

2.

Clean filter.

 

 

 

3.

Chemical screen not in chemical

3.

Insure end of chemical hose is fully submerged

 

 

 

 

 

 

into chemical.

 

 

 

4.

Chemical too thick

4.

Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

consistency as water.

 

 

 

5.

Pressure hose is too long

5.

Lengthen water supply hose instead of pressure

 

 

 

6.

Chemical build up in chemical

 

hose.

 

 

 

6.

Have parts cleaned or replaced by AWSC.

 

 

 

 

injector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Horsepower PSI 2.4 GPM High Pressure Washer Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B2B8Table of Contents Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsRisk of Unsafe Operation Assembly Parts Bag ContentsTools Required for Assembly Adjustable wrench Mm Allen wrench suppliedRemove Pressure Washer from Carton Preparing the Pressure Washer for First UseChecklist OperationKnow Your High Pressure Washer Recoil STARTER- Used for starting the engineStopping Your Pressure Washer Before Starting The EngineEngine Oil GasolineTo Start Your Pressure Washer Adjusting Fan Spray How To Use Your Pressure Washer Adjusting Chemical FlowMaintenance Product SpecificationsPressure Washer Specifications Engine SpecificationsPressure Washer Maintenance Engine Maintenance Check Oil LevelPump Maintenance Changing Pump Oil Purge Pump of Air and ContaminantsClean Pre-Cleaner and Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean and Replace Spark PlugChanging Engine Oil Check Engine Finger Guard/MufflerNozzle Cleaning Service and AdjustmentsCarburetor Storage Preparing Pressure Washer for StorageEngine Preparation Pump PreparationEngine will not start No or low pressureInitial use Will not draw chemicalsNo or low pressure after Period of normal useWater leaking at gun/wand ConnectionIf calling locally, please use one of the following numbers Sold By Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8Guide DE L’UTILISATEUR Vendu par Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8Fonctionnement Table DES MatièresEntretien Mesures DE Sécurité Définitions Mesures DE Sécurité ImportantesRisque DE Surfaces Contenu de l’emballage AssemblageContenu du sac Outils requis pour l’assemblage Liste de vérification FonctionnementBien connaître votre Génératrice Arrêt de l’appareil de lavage sous pression Avant de démarrer le moteurHuile moteur Plus froid ----40F 4C---- plus chaud Synthétique 5W-30Démarrage de l’appareil de lavage sous pression Utilisation de l’appareil de lavage sous pression Réglage du débit des produits chimiquesRéglage du jet Utilisation de savons/produits chimiquesRecommandations générales EntretienAvant Toutes les Chaque Heures ou Vérification du niveau d’huileEntretien de la pompe changement de l’huile de la pompe Entretien de l’appareil de lavage sous pressionEntretien du moteur Changement de l’huile moteur Nettoyage et remplacement de la bougie d’allumageVérification du protecteur et du silencieux du moteur Carburateur Entretien ET RéglagesNettoyage de la buse Entreposage Préparation du moteurAucune pression ou basse Le moteur ne démarre pasAspiré Dutilisation normale Fuite deau au niveau de laConnexion du pistolet/lance PompeGuide DE L’UTILISATEUR Vendu par Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8