Pressure Washer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Nozzle in low pressure mode.

1.

Pull nozzle backward for high

 

 

 

 

pressure mode.

 

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,

 

 

 

strainer.

erratic pressure, chattering, loss

 

 

 

6.

Water supply is over 100°F.

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

of 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 Briggs and Stratton

 

 

 

 

Power Products 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.

Nozzle is in high pressure mode.

4.

Push nozzle forward for low

 

 

 

 

pressure mode.

 

 

 

Engine runs good at no-load but

Engine speed is too slow.

Move throttle control to FAST

 

 

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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Briggs & Stratton 01936 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction