Troubleshooting - RIDGID RD80702 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
CAUSE
Engine switch is in OFF position.
Engine is flooded or there is air in the fuel
supply system.
No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or
electrodes broken).
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or discon-
nected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Lubricant level is too low.
Lubricant level is too high.
Water in gasoline.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Lubricant level is too high or too low.
Detergent injection hose is not properly
submerged.
High pressure nozzle attached.
Injection hose is clogged/kinked.
Chemical injector is clogged.
Low pressure nozzle installed.
Inadequate water supply.
Trigger handle leaks.
Nozzle is clogged.
Pump is faulty.
Air in line.
Water inlet clogged.
Diameter of garden hose is too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water.
Wrong nozzle attached.
Not enough power.
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SOLUTION
Move switch to start.
Turn switch to OFF, pull rope 4 times, turn switch
back to ON, then pull until engine starts.
Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug.
Contact authorized service center.
Add lubricant to engine.
Drain until lubricant reaches proper level.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel.
Contact authorized service center.
Clean or replace air filter.
Contact authorized service center.
Add or drain lubricant as needed until the
proper level is reached.
Insert injection hose into detergent
container.
Use Dual Power Soap Nozzle to apply de-
tergent.
Remove or replace injection hose.
Clean or replace injector.
Replace with high pressure nozzle.
Provide adequate water flow.
Check connections and/or replace trigger
wand.
Clean nozzle.
Contact authorized service center.
Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to remove
air from line.
Clean inlet screen.
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, or block-
ages; clean inlet screen.
Open water source full force.
Attach high pressure nozzle.
Increase engine speed.