Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, or have
checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the
problem, see your authorized dealer.
GASOLINE ENGINES
Please also refer to engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
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
Units with Oil Alert
Engine runs well at no
load but "bogs" down
under full load
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troubleshooting
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 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. Engine speed is too slow
Correction
1. Replace with high pressure spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
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. Insert detergent siphoning tube
into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/detergent
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
Fill crankcases (refer to engine manufacturers
instruction manual)
1. Adjust Throttle Lever back to full throttle.
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