PW2725, PW3230, PW4035
Troubleshooting Chart - Gasoline Powered Pressure Washers Only
Symptom | Possible Cause(s) | |
Pump noisy / pump runs | 1. Pump drawing in air/low water | |
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| 2. | Valves dirty or worn |
| 3. | Worn bearings |
| 4. | Water too hot |
Corrective Action
1.Ensure fittings are tight.. Increase water pressure
2.Check, clean or replace
3.Check and replace
4.Reduce temperature below 100ºF
Pressure washer will not | 1. | Not using soap tip | 1. | Install 65 degree (black) soap tip |
spray detergent | 2. | Clog, kink, or hole in detergent | 2. | If clean, unkink or replace hose.. |
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| suction hose | 3. | Use only hose length provided with initial purchase of |
| 3. | Hose length too long |
| pressure washer.. Detergent suction will not function if |
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| more than one section of hose is attached to unit.. |
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| 4. | Remove lance from gun.. If detergent is dispensed |
| 4. | Lance not functioning properly |
| through gun, the lance must be replaced.. If no |
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| detergent is dispensed through gun, remove 1 inch |
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| tapered detergent barb from pump.. Clean the barb, |
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| and make sure that ball and spring are properly |
aligned with tapered portion of the spring facing the ball.. The ball should be on top of the spring..
Notes
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