TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
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Engine will not | No gasoline. | Fill gas tank. |
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start. |
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| Low oil level sensor activated. | Add oil. |
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| Choke is not in correct position. | Slide choke lever out to closed position. |
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| Engine throttle is not in | Slide the throttle lever up about 1/3 |
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| correct position. | of the way toward the fast positon. |
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| Pressure built up in the | Squeeze the trigger to |
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| high pressure washer. | release the pressure. |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose | Replace with a 3/4 inch |
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high pressure. | is too small. | garden hose. |
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| Water supply is restrict- | Check garden hose for kinks, |
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| ed. | leaks and blockage. |
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| Not enough inlet water supply. | Open water source full force. |
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| Water inlet filter is | Remove filter and rinse out |
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| clogged. | in warm water. |
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| Black detergent nozzle is | Remove black detergent nozzle |
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| attached. | and attach a high pressure nozzle. |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water | Turn water on full force. Check garden |
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varies high and low. | supply. | hose for kinks, leaks or blockage. |
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| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are |
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| air tight. Turn off machine and |
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| purge pump by squeezing trigger |
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| gun until a steady flow of water |
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| emerges through the nozzle. |
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| Water inlet filter is | Remove filter and rinse out |
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| clogged. | in warm water. |
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| Discharge nozzle | Blow out or remove debris |
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| is obstructed. | with a fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose | Run distilled vinegar through |
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| or spray wand. | detergent suction tube. |
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