Troubleshooting - RIDGID RD80955 Manuel D'utilisation

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
Engine hard to start
Engine lacks power
Detergent fails to mix with spray
Pump doesn't produce pressure
Machine doesn't reach high pressure Diameter of garden hose is too small
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this section. It is
recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing to perform the
required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irreversible engine
damage and/or void your warranty.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No fuel in tank
Water pressure in hose
Spark plug shorted or fouled
Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain
or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug
Ignition inoperative
Water in gasoline
Weak spark at spark plug
Dirty air filter
Detergent injection hose is not properly
submerged
Low pressure nozzle installed
Inadequate water supply
Trigger handle or spray wand leaks
Nozzle is clogged
Air in line
Hose is leaking
Kink in hose
Choke in START position
Pump is faulty
Water supply is restricted
Not enough inlet water
Wrong nozzle is attached
20 - English
SOLUTION
Fill tank
Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure
Replace spark plug
Replace spark plug
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug
Contact a qualified service center
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel
Contact a qualified service center
Clean or replace air filter
Insert detergent injection hose into
detergent container or detergent bottle
Replace with high pressure nozzle
Provide adequate water flow
Check connections and / or replace trigger
handle or spray wand
Clean nozzle
Pull trigger on trigger handle to remove
air from line
Replace hose
Eliminate kinks in hose
Move choke to RUN position
Contact a qualified service center
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and
blockages
Open water source full force
Attach the high pressure nozzle