Harbor Freight Tools 68328 manual Pump Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

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Pump Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

 

1.

Incorrect lubrication or

1.

Lubricate using recommended oil or

Pump overheats

 

not enough lubrication.

 

grease according to directions.

2.

Worn parts.

2.

Have qualified technician inspect internal

 

 

 

 

 

mechanism and replace parts as needed.

 

1.

Low engine speed.

1.

Qualified technician should increase no load speed

Unit stalls

 

 

 

to 3,800±100 RPM by adjusting pressure switch.

2.

Severely clogged air filter.

2.

Replace air filter.

 

 

3.

Improper lubrication.

3.

Check for proper oil level.

 

1.

Pump is not primed.

1.

Prime Pump.

 

2.

Intake Strainer clogged.

2.

Clean Intake Strainer or replace if damaged.

 

3.

Air leak at intake connector.

3.

Replace Coupling Gasket or tighten clamp.

Pump does not

4.

Hose leaks.

4.

Replace hose.

5. Suction hose has

5.

Use hose with non-collapsible wall.

pump water

 

 

collapsing wall.

 

 

 

6.

Hose has too small diameter.

6.

Use hose with diameter 1-1/2" or greater.

 

7.

Pump is too high above

7.

Locate Pump at a lower level so it doesn’t

 

 

water surface.

 

have to work so hard to lift the water.

 

1.

Suction hose collapsed,

1.

Replace or adjust suction hose.

 

 

damaged, too long or

 

 

 

 

diameter is too small.

 

 

Low Pump Output

2. Air leak at connector.

2.

Replace Coupling Gasket or tighten Clamp.

 

3.

Strainer clogged.

3.

Clean Strainer.

 

4.

Discharge hose damaged, too

4.

Replace or adjust Discharge Hose.

 

 

long or diameter too small.

 

 

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.

Item 68328

For Pump technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.

 

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68328 specifications

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