Briggs & Stratton Electric Pressure Washer manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Correction

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause		Correction
	1.	Water inlet is blocked.	1.	Clear inlet.
	2.	Inadequate water supply.	2.	Provide adequate water flow.
	3.	Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.	3.	Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
Pump has following problems:	4.	Clogged inlet hose strainer.	4.	Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
	5.	Water supply is over 100°F.	5.	Provide cooler water supply.
failure to produce pressure,
	6.	High pressure hose is blocked or	6.	Clear blocks in high pressure hose or
erratic pressure, chattering, loss
of pressure, low water volume.		leaks.		replace hose.
	7.	Gun leaks.	7.	Replace gun.
	8.	Nozzle is obstructed.	8.	Clean nozzle.
	9.	Pump is faulty.	9.	Contact Briggs & Stratton service
				facility.
	1.	Adjustable nozzle is not in low	1.	Pull adjustable nozzle back to low
		pressure position.		pressure position.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.	2.	In-line detergent filter is dirty.	2.	Flush detergent filter with clean water.
	3.	Turbo nozzle extension installed.	3.	Replace with adjustable nozzle
				extension.

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