PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide
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troubleshooting
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| Improper fuel or water in fuel | Drain fuel tank and replace with | |||||
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| Low fuel pressure | Increase fuel pressure. | ||||
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| Weak fuel pump | Check fuel pump temperature. Re- | ||||
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| Fuel filter partially clogged | Replace as needed. | ||||
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| Soot build up on coils | Clean coils with soot remover. | ||||
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| Lime build up on coils | Clean inside of coils using coil | ||||
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| Improper burner nozzle | See specifications. | ||||
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| water |
| Incoming water to machine warm or hot | Lower incoming water temperature. | |||||
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| Fuel pump pressure too high | Lower fuel pressure. | ||||||
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| Fuel pump defective | Replace fuel pump. | ||||
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| Detergent line sucking air | Tighten all clamps. Check detergent | ||||
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| Defective high limit switch (thermostat) | Replace. | ||||
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| Incorrect fuel nozzle size | See Burner Nozzle section. | ||||
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| Insufficient water supplied | Check GPM to machine. | ||||
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| Restricted water flow | Check nozzle for obstruction, proper | ||||
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| PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | ||||||
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| MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE |
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| Machine |
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| Clean |
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| Water Lines |
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| Check |
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| Fittings |
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| Fuel Filter |
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| Clean |
| Weekly |
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| Inlet Strainer |
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| Clean |
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| Fuel Nozzle |
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| Fuel Tank |
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| Electrodes |
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| Fuel Pump Strainer |
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| Electrode Wires |
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