Troubleshooting | Briggs & Stratton 020251 specs

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

	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.
		4.	Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.	4.	Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
	Pump has following problems:	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.
		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 & Stratton Power
					Products service facility.

		1.	Chemical shut-off valves are in the	1.	Rotate chemical shut-off valve on
			"Off" position.		desired chemical reservoir to "On"
	Detergent fails to mix with spray.				position.
	Detergent fails to mix with spray.	2.	Dirty in-line filter.	2.	See "Check In-Line Filter".
		2.	Dirty in-line filter.	2.	See "Check In-Line Filter".
		3.	High pressure nozzle installed.	3.	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.

	Engine shuts down during	Out of gasoline.		Fill fuel tank.
	operation.

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Briggs & Stratton 020251 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

Contents

020251 2900 PSI Table of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description When Adding Fuel Operate pressure washer only outdoors High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Know Your Pressure Washer Features and Controls SectionSafety Goggles not shown Always use the enclosed Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Allows you to Attach Handle and Accessory Tray AssemblyCarton Contents Preparing Pressure Washer for USE Assembly Attach Chemical Hose to PumpAdd Engine Oil and Fuel Connect high pressure hose here Checklist Before Starting EngineConnect Hose and Water Supply to Pump Not use if Pressure Washer Location HOW to USE Pressure WasherOperation Section To Start Your Pressure Washer Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use How to Stop Your Pressure WasherHow to Use Accessory Tray Operation How to Use ProjectPro Nozzle System Follow these instructions to change ProjectPro nozzlesEngage trigger lock on spray gun Cleaning and Applying Detergent To apply detergent follow these stepsOn Position Off Position Thermal Relief Pressure Washer RinsingAutomatic Cool Down System If you run the engine on your pressure washer for General Maintenance Recommendations Section MaintenanceSpecifications Pressure Washer Maintenance Ring Maintenance MaintenanceNozzle Maintenance Use wire here Changing Pump Oil Engine MaintenancePump Maintenance Change pump oil as follows Storing the Engine StoragePreparing Unit for Storage Protecting the Pump Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Cause Correction Commercial Use Consumer Use YearsYears or Days Descripción DEL Equipo Reglas de SeguridadConserve Estas Instrucciones Tabla DE Contenidos Instrucciones DE Seguridad Sección 1 Reglas de Seguridad Cuando Añada Combustible Precaución Características y Controles Conozca SU Maquina Lavadora DE Presion Montaje MontajePreparando EL Lavador a Presión Para SU USO Agregar Aceite al Motor y Gasolina Sección 3 MontajeMontaje de Manguera de Productos Químicos a Bomba Coloque la lavadora a presión sobre una superficie nivelada Deposite la gasolina adecuada en el tanque del combustible Conecte la Manguera y el Suministro de Agua a la BombaLista de Revision Previa al Arranque del Motor Proporcione el suministro de agua adecuado Ubicación del Lavadora a Presión OperaciónCómo Usar SU Lavadora a Presión Cómo Darle Arranque a su Lavadora a Presión Sección 4 Operación Cómo Detener su Máquina Lavadora a PresiónUtilización de la Bandeja de Accesorios La Presión Alta Cómo Usar el Sistema de Boquillas ProjectProLa Presión Baja Coloque el pestillo de seguridad de la pistola de rociado Limpieza y Aplicación del Químico On Posición Off PosiciónDetergentes caseros podrían dañar la bomba Enjuage de la Máquina Lavadora a Presión Sistema de Enfriamiento Automático Alivio TérmicoColoque el cerrojo de seguridad a la pistola de rociado Recomendaciones Generales MantenimientoEspecificaciones Antes de Cada Uso Mantenimiento de los Anillos O Sección 5 MantenimientoMantenimiento de la Boquilla Mantenimiento de la Bomba Preparando LA Unidad Para SU Almacenamiento Sección 5 y 6 Mantenimiento y AlmacenamientoMantenimiento DEL Motor Almacenando EL Motor Diagnosticos de Averías Reparacion DE Daños Garantía Limitada