North Star A157121, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Problem
Engine will not start SOLUTION: A,B
Low/Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION: C,D,E,F,G,H
No chemical injection SOLUTION: I,J,K,L
Cause Solution
A- Low oil shutdown See engine manual for oil requirements
B-
Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions
C-
Insufficient water supply See water supply section of this manual
D- Plugged pump inlet filter See maintenance section of this manual
E- Wrong nozzle Make sure high-pressure nozzle is being used
F- Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle, check for blockage
G- Worn nozzle Replace nozzle
H-
Leak in pressure hose Replace pressure hose
I- Wrong nozzle Make sure chemical nozzle is being used
J- Back pressure from extra long discharge hose Try shorter hose
K- Leak in chemical siphon hose Replace hose
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use hose clamps if necessary
L- Chemical strainer not submerged Make sure strainer is completely submerged