Gas Engine Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine will not start
Units with Oil Alert
or
Oil Guard Systems
Engine with low power
Engine runs well at no
load but "bogs" down
under full load
Engine will not start;
or starts and runs
rough
Pressure Washer Operation Manual
Possible Cause
1. Throttle lever on/off
switch in OFF position
2. No fuel in engine
3. Worn fouled or dirty spark
plug
4. Pressure build up in pump
Engine not level
or
Engine oil level too low
1. Possible internal engine
problem
2. Partially clogged gun
nozzle
1. Engine speed is too slow
1. Low oil level
2. Dirty air cleaner
3. Out of gasoline
4. Stale gasoline
5. Sparkplug wire not
connected to spark plug
Remedy
1. Turn throttle lever to ON
position
2. Fill fuel tank or turn on fuel
supply
3. Replace with factory
recommended spark plug
4. Squeeze trigger on spray
wand (refer to operating
instructions in owner's
manual)
Place engine on level surface
or
Fill crankcases with oil (refer
to engine manufacturers
instruction manual)
1. Return it to an authorized
engine repair center. If
engine is equipped with
throttle lever, make sure
engine is running at full
throttle.
2. Clean nozzle of any
blockage
1. Contact your pressure
washer dealer
1. Fill crankcase to proper
level
2. Clean or replace air
cleaner
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Drain gas tank, fill with
fresh fuel
5. Connect wire to spark plug
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