SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine won't start

1,, Engine throttle is in "OFF" Position,

2.Choke lever has net been placed to choke,

3, Pressure buildup after initial use.

1, Slide throttle to "Rabblt" position,

2.Slide choke lever to choke position, 3, Depress trigger gun°

Won't Draw

1.

Nozzle not in chemicar

draw position,

1_

Place

nozzle to

low

pressure,

Chemical

2_

Chemical

screen

is

obstructed.

2,

Check

chemical

screen; clean if obstructed

 

3,

Chemical

screen

not

working,

3.

Make

sure chemical

screen is submerged in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chemical/water.

 

 

 

4o

Chemical

injector

orifice

obstructed

4.

Check

end clean.

 

Pump running normally but pressure does not achieve rated values

or stuck,

5o Chemical injector closed.

1.Water supply restricted,

2.Nozzle is in low PSi position.

3, Nozzle incorrect or wom,, 4, Pump sucking air,

5o Nozzle blocked.

5.Open chemical injector by turning adjustment knob.

t, Check water supply and filter screen for, blockage. Check hoses for blockage, kinks, leaks, etc.

2- Twist nozzle at end of wand clockwise the hlgh pressure position.

3, Check and replace.

4.Check that hoses and fittings are airtJghL 5, Clean nozzle.

Fluctuating 1. Pump sucking air.

Pressure

2.Garden hose inlet strainer clogge&

3.Worn Seals or Packing.

4, inadequate water supply,

5.Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge valves.

6.Leaky discharge hose.

1.Check that hoses and fittings are air tighL Purge air from garden hose,

2.Clean. Check fitter frequently.

3., Check and replace. 4, Check hose for kinks,

5.Check flow available to pump,, Check for excessive heat, 145° F or above.

6, Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies, Replace if damaged,

Pressure drops

after period of normal use

Pump noisy

Presence of

water in oil (oil

milky),

Water dripping from pump

Oil Dripping

1. Nozzle clogged, partially obs_ctedo

2o Nozzle worn,

3.Pump Valves worn, dirty or stuck. 4, Worn pump piston packing,

1, Water too hot,

2., Pump sucking air., 3, Valves dirty or womo 4. Worn bearings.

I, High humidity.

2, Piston packing and oil seal worn,

I, Thermal relief functioning normal,

2.Fittings Loose,

3.O-rings of piston guide or retainer worn°

4.Piston packing worn.,

1.Oilsealworn

2Loose drainplugorworn dra]n plug o-ring.

1, Use nozzle cleaning kit to clear obstruction. (See

Nozzle Maintenance under Service Adjustment,)

2. Clean or replace.

3, Check and replace.

44 Check and replace,

1, Reduce temperature below 630 C or 145 ° Fo 2, Check that hoses and fittings are airtighL

3.Check, ciean or replace,

4.Check and replace if necessary, 1, Change Oil,

2.Check and replace oilseals,

1.Protecting pump, if not using pressure washer for a tong period oftime, shutoff engine.

2.Tighten.

3.Check and replace,

4o Check and replace.,

1, Check and replace

2, Tighten drain plug or replace o,.ring Do not over torque,

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Craftsman 919.76902 manual Symptom Cause Solution, Place, Check and replace