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Problem
Cause
Correction
Pump has following problems:
•
Failure to produce pressure
•
Erratic pressure
•
Chattering
•
Loss of pressure
•
Low water volume
1.
Low pressure nozzle
installed.
2.
Water inlet is blocked.
3.
Inadequate water supply.
4.
Inlet hose is kinked or
leaking.
5.
Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6.
Water supply is over 100°F.
7.
High pressure hose is
blocked or leaks.
8.
Gun leaks.
9.
Nozzle is obstructed.
10.
Pump is faulty.
1.
Replace nozzle with high
pressure nozzle.
2.
Clear inlet.
3.
Provide adequate water
flow.
4.
Straighten inlet hose, patch
leak.
5.
Check and clean inlet hose
strainer.
6.
Provide cooler water
supply.
7.
Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8.
Replace gun.
9.
Clean nozzle.
10.
Contact authorized service
facility.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.
1.
Detergent siphoning tube is
not submerged.
2.
Detergent siphoning tube is
clogged or cracked.
3.
Dirty in-line filter.
4.
High pressure nozzle
installed.
5.
Detergent shut-off valve is
closed
1.
Insert detergent siphoning
tube into detergent.
2.
Clean or replace
filter/detergent siphoning
tube.
3.
See
Inspect In-Line Filter
.
4.
Replace nozzle with low
pressure nozzle.
5.
Open detergent shut-off
valve.
Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs"
when load is added.
Engine speed is too slow.
Move throttle control to
FAST position. If engine
still "bogs down", contact
authorized service facility.
Pressure washer stops during
operation.
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Troubleshooting
