TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLÈME | CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
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Engine will | No fuel. | Add Fuel. | |
not start (see |
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Pressure builds up after two | Squeeze gun trigger to relieve | ||
Engine Manual | |||
pulls on the recoil starter or | pressure. | ||
for further | |||
engine trouble- | after initial use. |
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shooting) | Choke lever in the "No | Move choke to the "Choke" | |
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| Choke" position. | position. | |
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| Spark plug wire not | Attach spark plug wire. | |
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| Engine ON/OFF switch in | Place engine ON/OFF switch | |
| OFF position. | in ON position. | |
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| Choke lever in the "Choke" | Move choke to the "No | |
| position on a "hot" engine | Choke" position. | |
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| exposed to thermal heat for |
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| a long period of time. |
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| Fuel valve closed | Move the fuel valve lever to | |
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| the "Open" position. | |
No or low | Spray wand not in high | See How to Use Spray Wand | |
pressure | pressure. | instructions in the Operation | |
(initial use) |
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| Low water supply. | Water supply must be at least | |
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| 5 GPM @ 20 PSI (137.9 kPa). | |
| Leak at high pressure hose | Repair leak. Apply sealant | |
| fitting. | tape if necessary. | |
| Nozzle obstructed. | See Nozzle Cleaning | |
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| instructions in the | |
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| Maintenance section. | |
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| Water filter screen clogged. | Remove and clean filter. | |
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| Air in hose. | Turn off the engine, then the | |
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| water source. Disconnect the | |
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| water source from the pump | |
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| inlet and turn the water source | |
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| on to remove all air from the | |
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| hose. When there is a steady | |
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| stream of water present, turn | |
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| water source off. | |
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| water source to pump inlet | |
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| and turn on water source. | |
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| Squeeze trigger to remove | |
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| remaining air | |
| Choke lever in the "Choke" | Move choke to the "No | |
| position. | Choke" position. | |
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| High pressure hose is too | Use high pressure hose under | |
| long. | 100 feet. | |
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A16064 | 16- ENG |