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Troubleshooting
Relieve pressure
, page 4.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start or
is hard to start.
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor
Fill tank with gasoline, open fuel shutoff valve.
Check fuel line and carburetor.
Low oil
Add oil to proper level.
Start/Stop switch in STOP position
Move switch to START position
Water in fuel or old fuel
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel
and make sure spark plug is dry.
Engine flooded or improperly choked
Open choke, pull engine starter rope several
times to clear out fuel. Make sure spark plug
is dry.
Dirty air cleaner filter
Remove and clean.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap, or wrong
type
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Gun not triggered
Trigger gun while starting engine.
6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton model may
experience “vapor lock” due to gas type
and temperature
Allow unit to cool approximately 15 minutes
and restart.
Engine misses or
l
k
Partially plugged air cleaner filter
Remove and clean.
lacks power
Valve adjustment (lash) worn
Adjust valve lash to manufacturer’s
specification.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap, or wrong
type
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Pressure is too low
d/
Worn or wrong size tip
Replace with tip of proper size.
and/or pump runs
roughly
Inlet filter clogged
Clean. Check more frequently.
roughly
Worn packings, abrasives in water, or
natural wear
Check filter. Replace packing.
Inadequate water supply
Check water flow rate to pump.
Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge valves
Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies.
Check filter.
Restricted inlet
Garden hose might be collapsed or kinked.
Worn inlet or discharge valves
Replace worn valves.
Leaking high–pressure hose
Replace high–pressure hose.
Water leaks from
under pump minifold
Worn packings
Install new packings.
Water on oil side of
pump
Humid air condensing inside crankcase
Change oil as specified in Maintenance Chart
(page 5).
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p
Worn packings
Install new packings.
Oil seals leaking
Install new oil seals.