TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Engine will not | No gasoline. | Fill gas tank. |
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start |
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Low oil level. | Add oil. |
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| Choke is not in correct | Slide choke lever to “CHOKE” |
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| position. | position. |
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| Engine throttle is not in | Position the throttle to “FAST”. |
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For additional | correct position. |
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engine problems |
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Pressure built up in the | Squeeze the trigger to release the |
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refer to the engine |
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owners manual. | high pressure washer. | pressure. |
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Unit does not reach | Diameter of garden hose is | Replace with a 3/4 inch garden |
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high pressure. | too small. | hose. |
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| Water supply is restricted. | Check garden hose for kinks, leaks |
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| and blockage. |
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| Not enough inlet water supply. | Open water source full force. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in warm |
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| water. |
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| Spray wand is in low | Turn spray wand tip to high pressure |
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| pressure position. | position. |
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Output pressure | Not enough inlet water supply. | Turn water on full force. Check garden |
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varies high and low. |
| hose for kinks, leaks or blockage. |
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| Pump is sucking air. | Check that hoses and fittings are air |
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| tight. Turn off machine and purge |
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| pump by squeezing trigger gun until |
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| a steady flow of water emerges |
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| through the nozzle. |
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| Water inlet filter is clogged. | Remove filter and rinse out in warm |
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| water. |
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| Discharge nozzle is | Blow out or remove debris with a |
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| obstructed. | fine needle. |
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| Calcified gun, hose or spray | Run distilled vinegar through |
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| wand. | detergent suction tube. |
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