Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Low pressure spray tip installed.

1.

Replace 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: 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,

chattering, loss of pressure, low water

6.

Water supply is over 100°F (38°C).

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

volume.

7.

High pressure hose is blocked or

7.

Clear blocks in outlet hose.

 

 

 

leaks.

 

 

 

8.

Spray gun leaks.

8.

Replace spray gun.

 

9.

Spray tip is obstructed.

9.

Clean spray tip.

 

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 spray tip installed.

3.

Replace with low pressure spray

 

 

 

 

tip.

 

 

 

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 20341 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction