TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom | Cause |
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Engine will not | No gasoline. |
| Fill gas tank. |
start. |
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Low oil level sensor activated. |
| Add oil. | |
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| Fuel valve is in “OFF” position. |
| Slide the fuel valve lever to “ON”position. |
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| Engine throttle is not |
| Slide the throttle left 1/3 of the |
| in correct position. |
| way to the fast position. |
| Choke is not in correct position. |
| Slide choke lever left to closed position. |
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| Pressure built up in the |
| Squeeze the trigger to |
| high pressure washer. |
| release the pressure. |
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| Engine switch in “OFF”position. |
| Turnengine switch on. |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose |
| Replace with a 3/4 inch |
high pressure. | is too small. |
| garden hose. |
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| Water supply is restrict- |
| Check garden hose for kinks, |
| 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 |
| clogged. |
| in warm water. |
| Pump pressure control is |
| Turn pump pressure control to |
| in low pressure position. |
| high pressure position. |
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| Black detergent |
| Remove black detergent nozzle |
| nozzle is attached. |
| and attach a high pressure nozzle. |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water |
| Turn water on full force. Check garden |
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. |
| Water inlet filter is |
| Remove filter and rinse out |
| clogged. |
| in warm water. |
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| Discharge nozzle |
| Blow out or remove debris |
| is obstructed. |
| with a fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose |
| Run distilled vinegar through |
| or spray wand. |
| detergent suction tube. |
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