Problem
Pump has following problems: failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, low water volume.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.
Engine runs good at
Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during operation.
Engine lacks power.
Cause
1.Nozzle in low pressure mode.
2.Water inlet is blocked.
3.Inadequate water supply.
4.Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5, Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6.Water supply is over 100°F.
7.High pressure hose is blocked or leaks.
8.Gun leaks.
9.Nozzle is obstructed.
10.Pump is faulty.
1.Detergent siphoning tube is not submerged.
2.Chemical filter is clogged.
3, Dirty
4, Nozzle is in high pressure mode,
Engine speed is too slow.
1.Dirty air cleaner.
2.Out of fuel.
3.Stale fuel.
4.Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.
5.Bad spark plug.
6.Water in fuel.
7.Excessively rich fuel mixture.
8.Intake valve stuck open or closed.
9.Engine has lost compression. Out of fuel.
Dirty air filter.
Correction
1.Pull nozzle backward for high pressure mode.
2.Clear inlet.
3.Provide adequate water flow.
4.Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5.Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
6.Provide cooler water supply.
7.Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8.Replace gun.
9.Clean nozzle.
10.Contact Sears service facility.
1.Insert detergent siphoning tube into detergent.
2.Clean or replace
filter/detergent siphoning tube.
3.See "Check
4.Push nozzle forward for low
pressure mode.
Move throttle control to FAST position. If engine still "bogs down", contact Sears service facility.
1.Clean or replace air cleaner.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel,
4, Connect wire to spark plug,
5.Replace spark plug.
6.Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel,
7, Contact Sears service facility, 8, Contact Sears service facility,
9.Contact Sears service facility. Fill fuel tank.
Replace air filter.
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