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CAUTION
Remove the spark plug cable to pre-
vent accidental ignition of the engine
before making any repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Engine will
not start
No gasoline
Fill gas tank
Choke is not in the correct po-
sition.
Slide choke lever out to closed posi-
tion.
Water pressure built up in the
machine.
Squeeze the trigger to release the
pressure.
For additional engine problems refer to the engine manual.
Unit does not
reach high
pressure.
Diameter of garden hose is too
small.
Replace with a 5/8 inch or larger gar-
den hose.
Water supply is restricted.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks
and blockage.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check gar-
den hose for kinks, leaks or block-
age.
Water inlet filter is clogged.
Remove filter and rinse out in warm
water.
Black detergent nozzle is at-
tached.
Remove black detergent nozzle and
attach high pressure nozzle
Remote Pressure Control reg-
ulator not in the highest set-
ting.
Always return the control to the high-
est setting.
Output pres-
sure varies
high and low.
Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on full force. Check gar-
den hose for kinks, leaks or block-
age.
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.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine
needle.
Calcified gun, hose or spray
wand.
Run distilled vinegar through deter-
gent suction tube.
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