TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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| 1. | Nozzle in low pressure mode. | 1. | Pull nozzle backward for high |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 8. | Gun leaks. | 8. | Replace gun. |
| 9. | Orifice is obstructed. | 9. | Clean orifice. |
| 10. | Pump is faulty. | 10. | Contact Briggs & Stratton Power |
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| Products service facility. |
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| 1. | Detergent siphoning tube is not | 1. | Insert detergent siphoning tube |
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Detergent fails to mix with spray. | 2. | Chemical filter is clogged. | 2. | Clean or replace filter/detergent |
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| siphoning tube. | |
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| 3. | Nozzle is in high pressure mode. | 3. | Push nozzle forward for low |
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| pressure mode. |
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Engine runs good at |
| Engine speed is too slow. |
| Move throttle control to FAST |
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"bogs" when load is added. |
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| contact engine manufacturer. | |
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Engine shuts down during |
| Out of gasoline. |
| Fill fuel tank. |
operation. |
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