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NewRider™ 1700 HPA Airless Ride-on Sprayer
ALWAYS wear safety goggles or protective eye-wear when operating the unit !
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM REMEDY
Engine will not turn over Check that the battery is connected and charged.
Operator out of seat and brake not set.
Engine turns over but will not start Check that there is fuel in the tank and fuel is turned on.
Make sure throttle lever is in full forward (choke) position.
Engine will still not start Call factory for assistance.
Engine starts, but runs rough Check that the choke is turned off (throttle back from full forward position)
Choke off but still runs rough Check for proper fuel.
Check spark plug for fouling, clean or replace.
Check air filter, clean or replace if dirty.
Machine will not move when pedal is
pressed
Check that transaxle release lever is in engaged position.
Pull lever up, back, and down to lock.
Machine will still not move Check that hand brake is released. Note: If you changed transaxle oil, you
will need to purge the system. See Transaxle Fluid Change Procedure
Machine will still not move Call Factory for assistance.
Pump will not prime
(No fluid returning to pail)
Check that the pump engaging lever is in ON position
Lever engaged, but Pump will not prime Check that spray control knob is in Prime position
(Circular arrows aligned with arrow on housing)
Spray control Knob in prime position,
still will not prime
Check that spray pressure control knob is in the high pressure position
(knob turned clockwise all the way)
Knobs are set correct, still will not prime Push outlet button 3 times (brass button)
Outlet button pushed, still will not
prime
Turn spray control knob to prime position, Back out Pressure control knob
(Counterclockwise several Turns until loose) and let pump run for one
minute. Then turn pressure control knob all the way in.
Knobs correct, button pushed, still will
not prime
Turn spray knob to prime position, turn off engine and activate spray
trigger to release pressure.
NOTE: A loose inlet fitting, worn or
missing rubber washer on the inlet hose
is the #1 reason for the pump failing to
prime.
Remove garden hose fitting from inlet side (Bottom) of pump. Depress
inlet valve stem so it moves freely. Reconnect inlet hose. MAKE SURE
inlet hose fitting is tight and rubber washer is present. Restart engine &
prime as above.
Pump will still not prime Call factory for assistance.
Pump now primes, bubbles continue to
appear In return hose after one minute Check inlet hose is tight. If tight and washer present, call factory
Pump primes and is running, but gun
does not spray
Check spray control knob is in spray position, check pressure control knob
is turned to high pressure (clockwise until it stops) Do not force!
Press brass release button three times