Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Section

7

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Low pressure spray tip installed.

1.

Replace spray tip with high

 

 

 

 

pressure spray tip.

 

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, 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.

Spray tip is obstructed.

9.

Clean spray tip.

 

10.

Pump is faulty.

10.

Contact authorized service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Detergent siphoning tube is not

1.

Insert detergent siphoning tube

 

 

submerged.

 

into detergent.

 

2.

Detergent siphon tube/filter is

2.

Clean or replace detergent

Detergent fails to mix with spray.

 

clogged or cracked.

 

siphoning tube/filter.

 

3.

Dirty in-line filter.

3.

See "Check In-Line Filter".

 

4.

High pressure spray tip installed.

4.

Replace spray tip with low

 

 

 

 

pressure spray tip.

 

 

 

Engine shuts down during

Out of gasoline.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Briggs & Stratton 20258 manual Troubleshooting

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