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POSEIDON PE/DE

Original Instructions

7 Troubleshooting

Fault

Pressure drop

Pressure fl uctuations

In suction mode

Excess pressure

The motor does not start

Cause

>  Air in the system

> High-pressure nozzle 

blocked/worn

>  Pressure control on the lance 

is not set correctly

Engine speed too low

>  Lack of water

Pump/accessories partially 
frozen

>  Water inlet hose is too long or 

its cross-section too small

>  Lack of water caused by 

blocked water fi lter

>  Lack of water because max. 

permissible suction height 
has not been heeded

Water too hot

>  Pump draws in air (only 

possible in suction mode)

Engine’s throttle control is 
defective (accessory)

Low fuel level

>  Low oil level in engine

>  The pump is blocked or 

frozen

Remedy

•  Vent the system by operating 

the spray gun several 
times at short intervals. If 
necessary, dismount the 
lance (see section 4.2.2).

•  Clean/replace the high-

pressure nozzle.

•  Set the required working 

pressure.

• 

Contact Nilfi sk-ALTO Service 
Department.

•  Open the tap.

• 

Thaw machine and 
accessories.

•  Use prescribed size of water 

inlet hose.

•  Clean the water fi lter in the 

water connection (never 
operate the machine without 
water fi lter mounted!)

• 

See chapter 4.2.2.

• 

See chapter 4.2.2.

•  Check that the suction set is 

air-tight. 

Repeat aeration.

• 

Give less gas/contact Nilfi sk-
ALTO Service Department. 

•  Open fuel cock/fi ll with fuel.

•  Fill with oil.

• Thaw machine/contact 

Nilfi sk-ALTO Service 
Department.

Summary of Contents for POSEIDON 2-31 PE

Page 1: ...106169229 c Operating instructions POSEIDON PE DE...

Page 2: ...Betriebsanleitung 29 41 Manuel d instructions 42 54 Manuale di istruzioni 55 68 Manual de instrucciones 69 82 83 96 Manual de Instru es 97 110 111 124 Instrukcja obs ugi 125 138 N vod k obsluze 139 15...

Page 3: ...n 17 17 2 1 Intended use 19 2 2 Operating elements 19 3 1 Setting up the pressure washer 20 4 1 Connections 20 4 2 Start the pressure washer 21 4 3 Using detergents 22 5 1 Switching off the pressure w...

Page 4: ...Before use check that the high pressure cleaner is in a safe and proper condition Operate the pressure washer only in an upright position Important notes Do not connect the pressure washer directly t...

Page 5: ...brief shortages of water result in severe damage to the pump seals Maintenace and repair CAUTION Before cleaning and servicing the high pressure washer always remove the ignition plug cable first Car...

Page 6: ...nstruction industry etc 2 2 Operating elements 1 Start stop switch 2 Lance 3 Holder for lance 4 Holder for high pressure hose 5 High pressure hose 6 Spray gun 7 Water connection and water inlet filter...

Page 7: ...the blue quick release grip A of the spray handle backwards 2 Insert the nipple of the spray lance B into the quick release connection and release it 3 Pull forward the spray lance or any other access...

Page 8: ...the washer when it is connected to a water supply 2 Unlock the spray gun and activate it 3 Lock the safety catch even during short pauses NOTE Activate the spray gun several times at short intervals...

Page 9: ...ntact Nilfisk ALTO service department 4 The machine can be started by means of the starter rope if the battery has gone flat See manual from Yanmar 4 3 Using detergents Detergent can be added by means...

Page 10: ...sher in a dry room without danger of frost IMPORTANT If the high pressure washer is stored in a room with temperatures around or below 0 C anti freeze should be drawn into the pump beforehand 1 Remove...

Page 11: ...cles of dirt from entering into the pump 1 Unscrew the union nut 2 Remove the filter and rinse it Replace damaged filter 3 Tighten the union nut gently so as to avoid damaging the gasket 6 2 2 Clean h...

Page 12: ...2 4 Changing the pump gear oil 1 Before changing the oil allow the pressure washer to become warm 2 Unscrew the plugs at the top and the bottom of the pump 3 Allow the oil to drain into a suitable co...

Page 13: ...throttle control is defective accessory Low fuel level Low oil level in engine The pump is blocked or frozen Remedy Vent the system by operating the spray gun several times at short intervals If nece...

Page 14: ...r 8 2 Guarantee Your Nilfisk ALTO product is guaranteed for 12 months from date of purchase purchase receipt must be presented on the following conditions that defects are attributable to flaws or def...

Page 15: ...ns 8 4 EC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Product High Pressure Washer Type POSEIDON 2 31 PE POSEIDON 3 36 PE POSEIDON 5 47 PE POSEIDON 5 53 PE POSEIDON 5 67 PE POSEIDON 5 54 DE De...

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