100786 - 3500 PSI PRESSURE WAShER
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Pressure washer will not start.
No fuel.
Add fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Pressure washer will not start;
Pressure washer starts but runs
roughly.
Low oil level.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place
pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
Choke in the wrong position.
Adjust choke.
Spark plug wire loose.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Pressure washer gallops.
Engine governor defective.
Contact the help line.
Unit does not reach high pressure.
Water supply is restricted.
Check hoses for leaks, blockage, kinks.
Garden hose is too small.
Replace with 5/8 in. garden hose or larger.
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged.
Remove garden hose, clean filter and rinse out.
Not enough inlet water.
Turn garden hose water on full force.
Spray pressure varies from high to low.
Poor inlet water supply.
Turn garden hose water on full force.
Check hose for leaks, blockage, or kinks.
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged.
Remove garden hose, clean filter and rinse out.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Remove particles with small wire rod
(see maintenance section in manual).
Pump is sucking air.
Check all hoses and fittings, make sure they
are securely tightened down and fastened.
Turn off engine and purge pump by squeezing
trigger gun until a steady stream of water
flows.
Low pressure detergent wash is not
functioning properly.
Detergent is too thick.
Dilute detergent
Spray wand has high pressure quick
connect nozzle installed.
Detergent only works with low pressure quick
connect nozzle (black).
Detergent hose is not connected to the
pump housing.
Check connection.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Clean nozzle and remove debris.
Filter on detergent hose is clogged.
Clean with warm water or replace.
Chemical Injector valve (inside pump)
partially blocked or stuck.
Quickly pull and release the gun trigger 4-5
time to clear the chemical injector valve.
Detergent tube not connected to the brass
fitting on the pump outlet.
Install detergent tube to detergent injector inlet
near pump outlet.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Tighten.
Missing/worn-out rubber washer.
Replace rubber washer.
Spray wand leaks
Spray wand not properly attached.
Tighten all connections.
Can't pull recoil
Pump will build pressure with each pull.
Pull gun trigger after 2 pulls of recoil, to
release pump pressure.
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