I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation Pressure Washer, PW2700-SC Trouble Shooting, H.E.R.O. Industries

TROUBLE SHOOTING

FAULT	CAUSE	REMEDY
Pump running normally but	Pump sucking air.	Check that hoses and fittings
pressure does not achieve rated		are air tight.
pressure.	Valves worn or dirty.	Check, clean or replace.
	Insufficient water flow.	Increase water supply.
	Unloader valve packing worn.	Check and replace.
	Nozzle incorrect or worn.	Check and replace.
	Worn piston packing.	Check and replace.
Fluctuating pressure	Valves worn, dirty or stuck.	Check, clean or replace.
	Pump sucking air.	Check that hoses and fittings
		are air tight.
	Worn piston packing.	Check and replace.
	Insufficient water flow.	Increase water supply. May
		require new water supply
		source.
Pressure drops after period of	Nozzle worn.	Check and replace.
normal use.	Valves worn, dirty or stuck.	Check, clean or replace.
	Unloader valve packing worn.	Check, clean or replace.
	Worn piston packing.	Check and replace.
Pump noisy	Pump sucking air.	Check that hoses and fittings
		are air tight.
	Valves dirty or worn.	Check, clean or replace.
	Worn bearings.	Check and replace if necessary.
	Water too hot.	Reduce temperature.
Presence of water in oil	High humidity in air.	Check and change oil twice as
		often.
	Piston packing and oil seal	Check and replace.
	worn.
Water dripping from under	Piston packing worn.	Check and replace.
pump.	The O-rings of piston guide or	Check and replace.
	retainer worn.
	Thermal relief valve opened.	Check and replace.
Oil dripping.	Oil seal worn.	Check and replace.
Engine will not start.	Low fuel level.	Add fuel.
	Low oil level.	Add oil.
	Worn spark plug or gap.	Replace.

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