Pressure Washer
TROUBLESHOOTING
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| 1. | Nozzle in low pressure mode. | 1. | Pull nozzle backward for high pressure | |
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| 2. | Water inlet is blocked. | 2. | Clear inlet. | |
Pump has following | 3. | Inadequate water supply. | 3. | Provide adequate water flow. | |
4. | Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. | 4. | Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. | ||
problems: failure to | |||||
5. | Clogged inlet hose strainer. | 5. | Check and clean inlet hose strainer. | ||
produce pressure, erratic | |||||
6. | Water supply is over 100°F. | 6. | Provide cooler water supply. | ||
pressure, chattering, loss | |||||
7. | High pressure hose is blocked or | 7. | Clear blocks in outlet hose. | ||
of pressure, low water | |||||
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volume. |
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8. | Gun leaks. | 8. | Replace gun. | ||
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| 9. | Nozzle is obstructed. | 9. | Clean nozzle. | |
| 10. | Pump is faulty. | 10. | Contact Briggs and Stratton Power | |
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| 1. | Detergent siphoning tube is not | 1. | Insert detergent siphoning tube into | |
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| detergent. | |
Detergent fails to mix | 2. | Chemical filter is clogged or cracked. | 2. | Clean or replace filter/detergent | |
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| siphoning tube. | ||
with spray. |
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3. | Dirty | 3. | See “Check | ||
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| 4. | Nozzle is in high pressure mode. | 4. | Push nozzle forward for low pressure | |
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Engine runs good at no- | Engine speed is too slow. | Move throttle control to FAST position. If | |||
load but “bogs” when |
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| engine still “bogs down”, contact Briggs and | ||
load is added. |
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| Stratton service facility. | ||
Pressure washer stops | Out of gasoline. | Fill fuel tank. | |||
during operation. |
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