TROUBLESHOOTING
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| Engine will not start | 1. | No fuel. | 1. | Add fuel. |
(see Engine Manual for | 2. | Low oil (if | 2. | Add required amount of oil. | |
further engine trouble- | 3. | Pressure buildup after initial | 3. | Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pres- | |
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| 4. | Not primed or choked. | 4. | Push primer bulb 3 times or choke |
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| 5. | Spark plug wire not attached. | 5. | Attach spark plug wire. |
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| 6. | Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF | 6. | Place engine ON/OFF switch to ON |
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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 | |
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| 3. | Leak at high pressure hose. | 3. | Repair leak. Apply thread sealing tape |
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| 4. | Nozzle obstructed. | 4. | Clean nozzle with nozzle cleaning tool, |
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| flush out obstruction with clean water. |
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| 5. | Water filter screen clogged. | 5. | Remove and clean filter. |
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| 6. | Air trapped in hose. | 6. | Turn off engine, then water supply. |
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| Disconnect water supply from pump |
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| inlet, then turn water supply on to |
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| remove all air from hose. When there is |
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| a steady stream of water present, turn |
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| water supply off. Reconnect water |
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| supply to pump inlet and turn on water |
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| supply. Squeeze trigger of spray gun |
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| to remove remaining air. |
Will not draw chemicals | 1. | Nozzle not in low pressure | 1. | Refer to Operation section for low |
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| 2. | Chemical filter clogged. | 2. | Clean filter. |
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| 3. | Chemical hose not in chemi- | 3. | Ensure end of chemical hose is fully |
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No or low pressure after | 1. | Worn seal or packing. | 1. | Have replaced by AWSC. |
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a period of normal use. | 2. | Worn or obstructed valves. | 2. | Have replaced by AWSC. |
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Water leaking at gun to | 1. | Worn | 1. | Check and replace. |
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wand connection | 2. | Loose hose connection. | 2. | Tighten connection. If leak persists, |
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| disassemble connection, apply thread |
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| sealing tape to threads and reassemble |
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Water leaking at pump | 1. | Loose connections. | 1. | Tighten. |
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| 2. | Piston packings worn. | 2. | Have replaced by AWSC. |
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Oil leaking at pump | 1. | Oil seals worn. | 1. | Have replaced by AWSC. |
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2. | Loose drain plug. | 2. | Tighten. |
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| 3. | Worn fill plug | 3. | Check and replace. |
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| 4. | Pump overfilled. | 4. | Check for correct amount. |
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| 5. | Incorrect oil used. | 5. | Drain and fill with correct amount |
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| and type of oil. |
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16 — ENG