Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - RIDGID TP-4000 Manuel D'utilisation

TP-4000 and TP-5500 Engine-Driven Utility Pumps

Troubleshooting

WARNING
!
Service and repair work on this pump must be performed by qualified repair personnel. Pump should
be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by RIDGID
service facilities are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
Unit runs but delivers
little or no water
Unit will not start
Unit starts but runs and
performs poorly
8
Possible Cause(s)
1) Leak in suction hose or piping
2) Clogged suction strainer
3) Water level below pump intake
4) Pump not primed
5) Water level more than
maximum lift of 25'
1) Engine switch OFF
2) No fuel
3) Fuel valve in "off" position
4) Oil level too low
5) Choke adjusted incorrectly
6) Other engine problem
1) Engine difficulties
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Corrective Action
1) Tighten suction hoses and use thread sealer.
2) Clear debris from suction strainer.
3) Lower suction hose into water.
4) Fill pump with water before trying to prime.
5) Move pump closer to water level and increase
discharge line length if necessary.
1) Turn engine switch ON.
2) Fill engine fuel tank. Refer to engine
operating instructions.
3) Turn fuel valve to "on" position.
4) Fill with correct oil per operating instructions.
5) Move choke lever to "CLOSED" unless engine is
warm. Refer to engine operating instructions.
6) Refer to engine operating instructions.
1) Refer to engine operating and maintenance
Manual.