TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Cause
Solution
Engine will not start
Unit does not reach
high pressure.
Output pressure
varies high and low.
No gasoline.
Fill gas tank.
Choke is not in correct
position.
Slide choke lever to “CHOKE”
position.
Low oil level.
Add oil.
Engine throttle is not in
correct position.
Position the throttle to “FAST”.
Diameter of garden hose
is too small.
Replace with a 3/4 inch garden
hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supply.
Open water source full force.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.
Spray wand is in low
pressure position.
Turn spray wand tip to high pres-
sure position.
Not enough inlet water sup-
ply.
Turn water on full force. Check gar-
den hose for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Pump is sucking air.
Check that hoses and fittings are air
tight. Turn off machine and purge
pump by squeezing trigger gun until
a steady flow of water emerges
through the nozzle.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.
Discharge nozzle is
obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with a
fine needle.
Calcified gun, hose or
spray wand.
Run distilled vinegar through
detergent suction tube.
10
Pressure built up in the
high pressure washer.
Squeeze the trigger to release the
pressure.
For additional
engine problems
refer to the engine
owners manual.
Model K 1800 IB:
Slide the throttle control to the fast
position. Then push primer ball
three times. Wait 3 seconds
between each push.
Note: in cold weather push 5 times
Model K 1800 IB:
Engine needs to be
primed
