Campbell Hausfeld PW2575, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Model PW2575
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Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Oil leakage between the
engine and the pump Worn oil seals and/or o-ring See service center or call customer service for
replacement kits.
Fluctuating pressure 1. Valve worn, dirty or stuck 1. Check and replace
2. Pump drawing in air 2. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight. Purge air from
garden hose
3. Tip clogged 3. Check or replace
Pressure drops after period of
normal use 1. Worn pump water seals 1. Check and replace
2. Nozzle worn 2. Check and replace
3. Valve worn, dirty or stuck 3. Check, clean or replace
4. Unloader valve seat worn or dirty 4. Check, clean or replace
5. Nozzle in low psi position 5. Pull back nozzle to high pressure position
Pump noisy / pump runs
rough 1. Pump drawing in air/low water supply 1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Valves dirty or worn 2. Check, clean or replace
3. Worn bearings 3. Check and replace
4. Water too hot 4. Reduce temperature below 100° F
Pressure washer will not spray
detergent 1. Not using soap tip 1. Install 65 degree (black) soap tip
2. Clog, kink, or hole in detergent
suction hose
2. If clean, unkink or replace hose.
3. Hose length too long 3. Use only hose length provided with initial
purchase of pressure washer. Detergent suction
will not function if more than one section of hose
is attached to unit.
4. Lance not functioning properly 4. Remove lance from gun. If detergent is dispensed
through gun, the lance must be replaced. If no
detergent is dispensed through gun, remove
1 inch tapered detergent barb from pump. Clean
the barb, and make sure that ball and spring
are properly aligned with tapered portion of the
spring facing the ball. The ball should be on top of
the spring.