Champion Power Equipment Trigger Start 76522, Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions

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REV 76522-20130320
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76522 ENGLISH
TROUblESHOOTING
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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
Detergent wash is not functioning
properly Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent
Wand is on high pressure setting Detergent only works on a low
pressure setting
Detergent hose is not connected to
the pump housing Check connection . See diagram on
Page 10
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
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
Pressure Washer is difficult to start using
Recoil/Electric Start
Pressure Washer will not start using
Recoil/Electric Start Stuck EZ-Start Valve inside Pump Pull the Gun Trigger while starting the
Pressure Washer
Contact Tech Support if the Pressure
Washer continues to build pressure during
starting