Comet FDW WB, Instruction Manual, Page: 22 / 60

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS CAUSES REMEDIES
The engine does not start
or there is a malfunction
with it or it stops while
working.
Refer to the engine operating
and maintenance manual.
Refer to the engine operating and
maintenance manual after having
made sure there is fuel in the tank.
The high pressure cleaner
is vibrating a lot and is
noisy.
The water inlet filter (23) is dirty. Follow the instructions given in
the
“ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”
paragraph.
Air suction. Check soundness of the suction
circuit.
Tank nearly empty. Fill tank.
The high pressure cleaner
fails to reach maximum
pressure.
The regulation valve is set
for a pressure lower than the
maximum one.
Turn the pressure regulating knob
(17) clockwise.
The nozzle holder head (24)
is in the low pressure position
(Fig. 3 – Position a).
Proceed as explained in Fig. 3 -
Position b.
The water inlet filter (23) is dirty. Follow the instructions given in
the
“ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”
paragraph.
The nozzle is worn. Replace the nozzle as explained
in the
“ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”
paragraph.
Tank nearly empty. Fill tank.
Poor detergent suction The nozzle holder head (24) is
not in the low pressure position
(Fig. 3 - Position b).
Proceed as explained in Fig. 3 -
Position a.
T h e d e t e r g e n t s u c t i o n
adjustment knob (42) is not
correctly set.
Proceed as explained in the
“OPERATION WITH DETERGENT”
paragraph.
Detergent suction filter (40)
clogged .
Follow the instructions given in
the
“ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”
paragraph.
The detergent being used is too
viscous.
Use a detergent recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the diluting
instructions on the label.
No water coming through
the nozzle.
Empty tank. Fill tank.
Water nozzle clogged. Clean and/or replace the nozzle
as explained in the
“ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE”
paragraph.