Generac Portable Products 2,300 PSI High Pressure Washer
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Cause | Correction | ||
| 1. | Nozzle in low pressure mode. | 1. | Pull nozzle backward for high |
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| pressure mode. |
| 2. | Water inlet is blocked. | 2. | Clear inlet. |
| 3. | Inadequate water supply. | 3. | Provide adequate water flow. |
Pump has following | 4. | Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. | 4. | Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. |
problems: failure to produce | 5. | Clogged inlet hose strainer. | 5. | Check and clean inlet hose |
pressure, erratic pressure, |
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| strainer. |
chattering, loss of pressure, | 6. | Water supply is over 140°F. | 6. | Provide cooler water supply. |
low water volume. | 7. | High pressure hose is blocked or | 7. | Clear blocks in outlet hose. |
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| leaks. |
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| 8. | Gun leaks. | 8. | Replace gun. |
| 9. | Nozzle is obstructed. | 9. | Clean nozzle. |
| 10. | Pump is faulty. | 10. | Contact Generac service facility. |
| 1. | Detergent siphoning tube is not | 1. | Insert detergent siphoning tube |
Detergent fails to mix with |
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2. | Chemical filter is clogged. | 2. | Clean or replace filter/detergent | |
spray. |
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| siphoning tube. |
| 3. | Nozzle is in high pressure mode. | 3. | Push nozzle forward for low |
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| pressure mode. |
Engine runs good at | Engine speed is too slow. | Move throttle control to FAST position. | ||
but “bogs” when load is |
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| If engine still “bogs down”, contact | |
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| Briggs and Stratton service facility. | |
| 1. | Low oil level. | 1. | Fill crankcase to proper level. |
| 2. | Dirty air cleaner. | 2. | Clean or replace air cleaner. |
| 3. | Out of gasoline. | 3. | Fill fuel tank. |
| 4. | Stale gasoline. | 4. | Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel. |
| 5. | Spark plug wire not connected to | 5. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
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| spark plug. |
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Engine will not start; or | 6. | Bad spark plug. | 6. | Replace spark plug. |
7. | Water in gasoline. | 7. | Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel. | |
starts and runs rough. | 8. | Overchoking. | 8. | Open choke fully and crank |
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| 9. | Excessively rich fuel mixture. | 9. | Contact Briggs and Stratton |
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| 10. | Intake valve stuck open or | 10. | Contact Briggs and Stratton |
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| service facility. |
| 11. | Engine has lost compression. | 11. | Contact Briggs and Stratton |
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Engine shuts down during | 1. | Out of gasoline. | 1. | Fill fuel tank. |
operation. | 2. | Low oil level. | 2. | Fill crankcase to proper level. |
Engine lacks power. | Dirty air filter. | Replace air filter. | ||
Engine “hunts” or falters. | Choke is opened too soon. | Move choke to halfway position until | ||
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