Briggs & Stratton 20270 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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Section

7

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Low pressure nozzle installed.

1.

Replace nozzle with high pressure

 

 

 

 

nozzle.

 

2.

Water inlet is blocked.

2.

Clear inlet.

 

3.

Inadequate water supply.

3.

Provide adequate water flow.

Pump has following problems:

4.

Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.

4.

Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.

5.

Clogged inlet hose strainer.

5.

Check and clean inlet hose

failure to produce pressure, erratic

 

 

 

strainer.

pressure, chattering, loss of

 

 

 

6.

Water supply is over 100°F.

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

pressure, low water volume.

7.

High pressure hose is blocked or

7.

Clear blocks in outlet hose.

 

 

 

leaks.

 

 

 

8.

Gun leaks.

8.

Replace gun.

 

9.

Nozzle is obstructed.

9.

Clean nozzle.

 

10.

Pump is faulty.

10.

Contact authorized service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Detergent siphoning tube is not

1.

Insert detergent siphoning tube

 

 

submerged.

 

into detergent.

 

2.

Chemical filter is clogged or

2.

Clean or replace filter/detergent

Detergent fails to mix with spray.

 

cracked.

 

siphoning tube.

 

3.

Dirty in-line filter.

3.

See "Check In-Line Filter".

 

4.

High pressure nozzle installed.

4.

Replace nozzle with low pressure

 

 

 

 

nozzle.

 

 

 

 

Engine speed is too slow.

Move throttle control to FAST

Engine runs good at no-load but

 

 

position. If engine still "bogs down",

"bogs" when load is added.

 

 

contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

facility.

 

 

 

Pressure washer stops during

Out of fuel.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Manual del Operario Table of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description When Adding Fuel Operate pressure washer only outdoorsUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Section Features and Controls Know Your Pressure WasherData Tag not shown, near rear of base plate Assembly Section AssemblyPreparing Pressure Washer for USE Assembly Add Engine Oil and FuelChecklist Before Starting Engine Connect Hose and Water Supply to PumpSection Operation HOW to USE Your Pressure WasherHow to Start Your Pressure Washer Pressure Washer LocationHow to Stop Your Pressure Washer OperationHow to Use Accessory Tray How to Use ProjectPro Nozzle SystemFollow these instructions to change ProjectPro nozzles Cleaning and Applying Detergent You must attach all hoses before you start the engineAutomatic Cool Down System Cleaning Detergent Siphoning TubePressure Washer Rinsing Thermal ReliefGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Maintenance SectionSpecifications Pressure Washer MaintenanceNozzle Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Ring MaintenanceStoring the Engine StoragePreparing the Unit for Storage Protecting the PumpTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Cause Correction Limited Warranty Reglas de Seguridad Conserve Estas InstruccionesSección 1 Reglas de Seguridad Cuando Añada CombustibleCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Precaución Características y Controles Conozca SU Maquina Lavadora DE PresionExtensión para Boquillas con Conexión Rápida Le Montaje MontajePreparando EL Lavador a Alta Presión Para SU USO Conecte la Manguera y el Suministro de Agua a la Bomba Sección 3 MontajeAgregar Aceite al Motor y Gasolina Lista de Revision Previa al Arranque del MotorUbicación del Lavadora a Presión OperaciónCómo Usar SU Máquina Lavadora a Presión Cómo Darle Arranque a su Máquina Lavadora a PresiónSección 4 Operación Cómo Detener su Máquina Lavadora a PresiónEl Pasador de la Seguridad La Presión Baja Utilización de la Bandeja de AccesoriosCómo Usar el Sistema de Boquillas ProjectPro La Presión AltaLimpieza y Aplicación del Detergentes Detergentes caseros podrían dañar la bombaSistema de Enfriamiento Automático Alivio Térmico Enjuage de la Máquina Lavadora a PresiónLimpiando el Tubo Para aplicar el detergente, siga los siguientes pasosRecomendaciones Generales MantenimientoEspecificaciones Mantenimiento DE LA Maquina Lavadora a PresionMantenimiento de la Boquilla Sección 5 MantenimientoMantenimiento DEL Motor Mantenimiento de los Anillos OAlmacenando EL Motor AlmacenamientoPreparando LA Unidad Para SU Almacenamiento Proteger la BombaDiagnosticos de Averías Reparacion DE AveriasUso del consumidor Uso comercial