Clarke Power Wash PLS190, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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No or low
pressure (initial
use) continued Choke lever is in the
CHOKE position Move the choke lever to the NO CHOKE
position
Throttle control lever is
not in the fast position Move the throttle control lever to the fast
position
High pressure hose is too
long Make sure the high pressure hose is under
100 feet
Will not draw
chemicals Chemical filter is blocked Clean the filter
Chemicals being used
are too thick Dilute the chemicals. The chemicals
should have the consistency of water
Pressure hose is too long. Use a longer supply hose instead of a
longer high pressure hose
Chemical build up inside
the chemical injector Have the parts cleaned or replaced by
your dealer
No or low
pressure (after a
period of normal
use) Worn seal or packing Have it replaced by your dealer
Worn or obstructed
valves Have it replaced by your dealer
Worn unloader piston Have it replaced by your dealer
Worn E-Z start valve Have it replaced by your dealer
Water leaking at
the Gun / spray
wand
connection Worn or broken O-ring Check and replace
Loose hose connection Tighten
Water leaking at
the pump Loose connections Tighten
Piston packings worn Have it replaced by your dealer
Worn or broken O-rings Have it replaced by your dealer
Pump head or tubes
damaged from freezing Have it replaced by your dealer. See
“Storage” on page 18.
Oil leaking at the
pump Oil seals worn Have it replaced by your dealer
Loose drain plug Tighten
Worn O-rings Check and replace
Pump pulsates Nozzle obstructed Clear the nozzle
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION