2450 PSI 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

leaks.

 

 

 

8.

Gun leaks.

8.

Replace gun.

 

9.

Orifice is obstructed.

9.

Clean orifice.

 

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 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 gasoline.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Briggs & Stratton 20215 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction