trouble shooting guide
problem | CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
Engine will | No fuel. | Add Fuel. | |
not start (see | Pressure builds up after two | Squeeze gun trigger to relieve | |
Engine Manual | pulls on the recoil starter or | pressure. | |
for further | after initial use. |
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engine | Choke lever in the "No Choke" | Move choke to the "Choke" | |
troubleshoot- | |||
position. | position. | ||
ing) | |||
Spark plug wire not attached. | Attach spark plug wire. | ||
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| Engine switch in OFF | Place engine switch in on posi- | |
| position. | tion. | |
| Choke lever in the "Choke" | Move choke to the "No Choke" | |
| position on a "hot" engine | position. | |
| or an engine that has been |
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| exposed to thermal heat for a |
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| long period of time. |
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| Fuel valve closed. | Move the fuel valve lever to the | |
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| Open position. | |
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No or low | Spray wand not in high pres- | See How to Use Spray Wand | |
pressure | sure. | instructions in the Operation | |
(initial use) |
| Section. | |
| Low water supply. | Water supply must be at least | |
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| 5 GPM @ 20 psi. | |
| Leak at high pressure hose | Repair leak. Apply sealant tape | |
| fitting. | if necessary. | |
| Nozzle obstructed. | See Nozzle Cleaning instruc- | |
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| tions in the Maintenance sec- | |
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| tion. | |
| Water filter screen clogged. | Remove and clean filter. | |
No or low | Air in hose. | Turn off the engine, then the | |
pressure |
| water source. Disconnect the | |
(initial use) |
| water source from the pump | |
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| inlet and turn the water source | |
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| on to remove all air from the | |
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| hose. When there is a steady | |
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| stream of water present, turn | |
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| water source off. | |
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| water source to pump inlet and | |
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| turn on water source. Squeeze | |
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| trigger to remove remaining air | |
| Choke in the “Choke” position. | Move choke to the “No Choke” | |
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| position. | |
| High pressure hose is too | Use high pressure hose under | |
| long. | 100 feet (30 m). |