Troubleshooting Chart - Gasoline Powered Pressure Washers Only
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Pressure washer will not spray detergent
1. | Nozzle not pushed up far enough | 1. | Push nozzle forward as far as it will go |
2. | Clog, kink, or hole in detergent suction hose | 2. | If clean, unkink or replace hose |
3. | Hose length too long | 3. | Use only hose length provided with initial purchase of |
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| pressure washer. Detergent suction will not function if |
4. | Lance not functioning properly |
| more than once section of hose is attached to unit |
4. | Remove lance from gun. If detergent is dispensed | ||
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| through gun, the lance must be replaced. If not deter- |
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| gent is dispensed through gun, remove 1” tapered |
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| detergent barb from pump. Clean the barb, and make |
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| sure that ball and spring are properly aligned with |
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| tapered portion of the spring facing the ball. The ball |
5. | Not using quick connect detergent tip |
| should be on top of the spring |
5. | Use black quick connect detergent tip |
Service Record
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Notes
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