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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine won’t start
Units with Oil Alert
System
1.
Engine switch in OFF
position
2.
Throttle lever on/off
switch in OFF position
3.
No fuel in engine
4.
Worn, fouled or dirty
spark plug
5.
Pressure build up in
pump
1.
Engine not level or
engine oil level too
low
1.
Turn engine switch to ON
position
2.
Turn throttle lever to ON
position
3.
Fill fuel tank or turn on fuel
supply
4.
Replace with factory
recommended spark plug
5.
Squeeze trigger on spray
wand to release pressure in
hose line
1.
Place engine on level surface
or fill crankcase with oil (refer
to engine manufacturers
instruction manual)
Engine with low power
1.
Throttle control lever
not set to full throttle
position
2.
Partially clogged gun
nozzle
1.
Set throttle control lever to
full position
2.
Clean nozzle of any blockage
Engine runs well at no
load but ‘bogs’ down
under full load
1.
Engine speed too low
1.
Contact your pressure
cleaner dealer
Engine will not start: or
starts and runs rough
1.
Low oil level
2.
Dirty air filter
3.
Out of petrol
4.
Stale petrol
5.
Spark plug wire not
connected to spark
plug
1.
Fill crankcase to proper level
2.
Clean or replace air cleaner
3.
Fill fuel tank
4.
Drain fuel tank, fill with fresh
fuel
5.
Connect wire to spark plug
