Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Low pressure nozzle installed.

1.

Replace 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: failure

4.

Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.

4.

Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.

5.

Clogged inlet hose screen.

5.

Check and clean inlet hose screen.

to produce pressure, erratic pressure,

6.

Water supply is over 100°F.

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

chattering, loss of pressure, low water

7.

High pressure hose is blocked or

7.

Clear blocks in outlet hose or

volume.

 

 

leaks.

 

replace hose.

 

8.

Spray gun leaks.

8.

Replace spray gun.

 

9.

Nozzle is obstructed.

9.

Clean nozzle.

 

10.

Pump is faulty.

10.

Contact local service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Detergent siphoning tube is not

1.

Insert detergent siphoning tube into

 

 

submerged.

 

detergent.

Detergent fails to mix with spray.

2.

Detergent siphoning tube/filter is

2.

Clean or replace filter/detergent

 

 

clogged or cracked.

 

siphoning tube.

 

3.

High pressure nozzle installed.

3.

Replace with low pressure nozzle.

 

 

 

Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs"

Engine speed is too slow.

Move throttle control to FAST position. If

when load is added.

 

 

engine still "bogs down", contact local

 

 

service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Low oil level.

1.

Fill crankcase to proper level.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3.

Fill fuel tank.

Engine will not start; or starts and runs

4.

Stale fuel.

4.

Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.

5.

Spark plug wire not connected to

5.

Connect wire to spark plug.

rough.

 

spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Bad spark plug.

6.

Replace spark plug.

 

7.

Water in fuel.

7.

Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.

 

8.

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

8.

Contact local service facility.

 

 

 

Engine shuts down during operation.

Out of fuel.

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine lacks power.

Dirty air filter.

Replace air filter.

 

 

 

 

 

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Briggs & Stratton 020364-0 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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