Porter-Cable PCV2250 instruction manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Problem, Cause, Correction

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Engine will not	No fuel.	Add Fuel.
	Low oil (if equipped with low oil	Add required amount of oil.
start (see Engine
Manual for	shutdown).
further engine
	Pressure builds up after two pulls	Squeeze gun trigger to relieve
troubleshooting)	on the recoil starter or after initial	pressure.
	use.
	Not primed or choked.	Push primer bulb 3 times or
		choke engine.
	Spark plug wire not attached.	Attach spark plug wire.
	Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF po-	Place engine ON/OFF switch in
	sition (If applicable.)	on position.
	Choke lever in the “Choke”	Move choke to the “No Choke”
	position on a “hot” engine or an	position.
	engine that has been exposed to
	thermal heat for a long period of
	time.
	Fuel valve closed (if equipped)	Move the fuel valve lever to the
		“Open” position.
No or low	Wand not in high pressure.	See How to Use Wand paragraph
pressure		in the Operation Section.
(initial use)	Low water supply.	Water supply must be at least 5
		GPM @ 20 PSI.
	Leak at high pressure hose.	Repair leak. Apply sealant tape
		if necessary.
	Nozzle obstructed.	Clean nozzle with paper clip or
		nozzle cleaning tool, pour water
		into nozzle end to flush out ob-
		struction.
	Water filter screen clogged.	Remove and clean filter.
	Defective E-Z start valve.	Check with Authorized Warranty
		Service Center (AWSC.)
	Air in hose.	Turn off the engine, then the
		water source. Disconnect the
		water source from the pump inlet
		and turn the water source on to
		remove all air from the hose.
		When there is a steady stream of
		water present, turn water source
		off. Reconnect water source to
		pump inlet and turn on water
		source. Squeeze trigger to re-
		move remaining air
	Choke lever in the “Choke” position.	Move choke to the “No Choke”
		position.
	Throttle control lever is not in the	Move throttle control lever to the
	“Fast” position. (if equipped)	“Fast” position.
	High pressure hose is too long.	Use high pressure hose under
		100 feet.

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