Craftsman MGP-769010 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING

	PROBLEM	CAUSE			CORRECTION
	Engine will not start	1.	No fuel.	1.	Add Fuel.
	(see Engine Manual for	2.	Pressure builds up after two pulls	2.	Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure.
	further engine trouble-		on the recoil starter or after initial
	shooting)		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.	Wand not in high pressure.	1.	See How to Use Wand paragraph in the
(initial use)					Operation Section.
		2.	Low water supply.	2.	Water supply must be at least 5 GPM @ 20 PSI.
		3.	Leak at high pressure hose.	3.	Repair leak. Apply Teflon tape if necessary.
		4.	Nozzle obstructed.	4.	Clean nozzle with paper clip or nozzle cleaning
					tool, pour water into nozzle end to flush out ob-
					struction.
		5.	Water filter screen clogged.	5.	Remove and clean filter.
		6.	Air in hose.
				6.	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.
		7.	Choke lever in the "Choke"
				7.	Move choke to the "No Choke" position.
			position.
		8.	Throttle control lever is not in the	8.	Move throttle control lever to the "Fast" position.
			"Fast" position.
		9.	High pressure hose is too long.	9. Use high pressure hose under 100 feet.
Will not draw chemicals		1.	Wand not in low pressure.	1. See How to Use Wand paragraph in the
					Operation Section.
		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 adjustment knob closed.	4. Turn knob fully counterclockwise to open.
		5.	Chemical too thick	5.	Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same
					consistency as water.
		6.	Pressure hose is too long	6. Lengthen water supply hose instead of pressure
		7. Chemical build up in chemical			hose.
				7.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by AWSC.
			injector.

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