Troy-Bilt 20240 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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.