Briggs & Stratton 20289 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 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.	High pressure spray tip installed.	4.	Replace spray tip with low
				pressure spray tip.
	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 fuel.		Fill fuel tank.
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