DeVillbiss Air Power Company MGP-2225CWH owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

Engine will not start

1.

No fuel.

1.

Add fuel.

(see Engine Manual for

2.

Low oil (if oil-alert equipped).

2.

Add required amount of oil.

further engine trouble-

3.

Pressure buildup after initial

3.

Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pres-

shooting)

 

use.

 

sure.

 

 

4.

Not primed or choked.

4.

Push primer bulb 3 times or choke

 

 

 

 

 

engine.

 

 

5.

Spark plug wire not attached.

5.

Attach spark plug wire.

 

 

6.

Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF

6.

Place engine ON/OFF switch to ON

 

 

 

position (If equipped.)

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No or low pressure

1.

Nozzle in wrong position.

1.

Rotate nozzle to high pressure setting

(initial use)

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 thread sealing tape

 

 

 

 

 

if necessary.

 

 

4.

Nozzle obstructed.

4.

Clean nozzle with nozzle cleaning tool,

 

 

 

 

 

flush out obstruction with clean water.

 

 

5.

Water filter screen clogged.

5.

Remove and clean filter.

 

 

6.

Air trapped in hose.

6.

Turn off engine, then water supply.

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect water supply from pump

 

 

 

 

 

inlet, then turn water supply on to

 

 

 

 

 

remove all air from hose. When there is

 

 

 

 

 

a steady stream of water present, turn

 

 

 

 

 

water supply off. Reconnect water

 

 

 

 

 

supply to pump inlet and turn on water

 

 

 

 

 

supply. Squeeze trigger of spray gun

 

 

 

 

 

to remove remaining air.

Will not draw chemicals

1.

Nozzle not in low pressure

1.

Refer to Operation section for low

 

 

 

position.

 

pressure operation of nozzle.

 

 

2.

Chemical filter clogged.

2.

Clean filter.

 

 

3.

Chemical hose not in chemi-

3.

Ensure end of chemical hose is fully

 

 

 

cal.

 

submerged into chemical.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No or low pressure after

1.

Worn seal or packing.

1.

Have replaced by AWSC.

 

a period of normal use.

2.

Worn or obstructed valves.

2.

Have replaced by AWSC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water leaking at gun to

1.

Worn o-ring.

1.

Check and replace.

 

wand connection

2.

Loose hose connection.

2.

Tighten connection. If leak persists,

 

 

 

 

 

disassemble connection, apply thread

 

 

 

 

 

sealing tape to threads and reassemble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water leaking at pump

1.

Loose connections.

1.

Tighten.

 

 

2.

Piston packings worn.

2.

Have replaced by AWSC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil leaking at pump

1.

Oil seals worn.

1.

Have replaced by AWSC.

 

2.

Loose drain plug.

2.

Tighten.

 

 

 

 

3.

Worn fill plug o-ring.

3.

Check and replace.

 

 

4.

Pump overfilled.

4.

Check for correct amount.

 

 

5.

Incorrect oil used.

5.

Drain and fill with correct amount

 

 

 

 

 

and type of oil.

 

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Contents Pressure Washer Table of Contents Safety Guidelines DefinitionsOwners Responsibilities Pressure Washer Return PolicyWarranty ONE Year from Date of PurchaseImportant Safety Instructions Hazard What can Happen HOW to Prevent ITHazard What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT Contents of Carton Assembly UnpackingBasic Elements of a Pressure Washer Pressure Washer BasicsBasic Elements of Engine Bypass Mode Pressure AdjustmentOperation Pressure Washer TerminologyHOW to USE Wand HOW to Siphon CHEMICALS/CLEANING SolventsBefore Starting PRE-START Checklist Typical HOOK-UPShutting Down Your Pressure Washer HOW to Clean the Nozzle MaintenancePump Storage HOW to Clean the Water Inlet FilterPreparation for Storage Troubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionRepair Parts ENG ENG Pressure Washer Quick Facts Quick Facts