Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - Echo PW-3100 Manuel D'instructions

Troubleshooting Chart

If you are experiencing an issue that is not listed in this chart, or have checked all the
possible causes listed and are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized dealer
or call our support line.
GASOLINE ENGINES
Problem
Unit has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure,
erratic pressure,
chattering, loss of
pressure, low water
volume.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
Engine lacks power.
Engine will not start
Oil Alert (for units
with this feature)
Engine runs well at
no load but "bogs"
down under full load
Engine will not start
or starts and runs
poorly
Engine shuts down
during operation
Engine lacks power
Engine "putts" or
falters
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Cause
1. Low pressure spray tip installed.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose screen.
6. Water supply is over 100°F
(38°C).
7. High pressure hose is blocked
or leaks.
8. Spray gun leaks.
9. Spray tip is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Detergent siphoning tube/filter is
clogged or cracked.
3. High pressure spray tip installed.
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Throttle lever or 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 isn't level or the oil level is
too low
1. Engine speed is too slow
1. Low oil level
2. Dirty air filter
3. Out of gasoline
4. Stale gasoline
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug
6. Bad spark plug
7. Water in gasoline
8. Over choking
1. Out of gasoline
2. Low oil level
1. Dirty air filter
1. Choke is opened too soon/too
early

TROUBLESHOOTING

Correction
1. Replace with high pressure spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose. Replace if
leaking.
5. Check and clean inlet hose screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace spray gun.
9. Clean spray tip.
10. Contact local service facility.
1. Fully submerge detergent siphoning
tube into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/ siphoning
tube.
3. Replace with low pressure spray tip.
1. Replace air filter.
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 perform
an oil change using SAE 10W30 oil (refer
to engine user manual for instructions)
1. Adjust Throttle Lever back to full
throttle.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh fuel
5. Connect wire to the spark plug
6. Replace the spark plug
7. Drain gas tank, fill with fresh fuel
8. Open choke fully and crank engine
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Fill crankcase to proper oil level
1. Replace air filter
1. 1. Move choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
* All engine servicing to be taken to
manufacturer's authorized service outlet