Clarke Power Wash PLS195A, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Lack of pressure
(initial use)
continued Throttle control lever is
not in the fast position Move the throttle control lever to the fast
position
Choke lever is in the
CHOKE position Move the choke lever to the NO CHOKE
position
High pressure hose is too
long Make sure the high pressure hose is under
100 feet
Power washer will
not draw
detergents Chemical filter is blocked Clean the filter
Chemicals being used
are too thick Dilute the chemicals (The chemicals
should have the consistency of water)
High 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 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-ring Have it replaced by your dealer
Pump head or tubes
damaged from freezing Have it replaced by your dealer.
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