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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine fails to start
No fuel in tank.
Water pressure in hose.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain
or electrodes broken).
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Choke in wrong position.
Engine is flooded.
Fill tank.
Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug.
Contact a qualified service center.
Move choke to START position to start a
cold engine. If engine is warm, choke should
be in RUN position.
Move choke to RUN position and pull the
starter grip and rope repeatedly until the
engine starts.
Engine hard to start
Water in gasoline.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel.
Contact a qualified service center.
Engine lacks power
Dirty air filter.
Clean or replace air filter.
Electric start feature not working
Starter cable is not connected.
Battery is not charged.
Battery wires disconnected.
Connect starter cable.
Charge the battery using the battery
maintainer charger.
Connect the battery wires.
Detergent fails to mix with spray
High pressure nozzle attached.
Soap tank is empty.
Use blue or black soap nozzle to apply
detergent.
Add detergent to soap tank.
Pump doesn’t produce pressure
Low pressure nozzle installed.
Inadequate water supply.
Trigger handle or spray wand leaks.
Nozzle is clogged.
Air in line.
Hose is leaking.
Kink in hose.
Pump is faulty.
Replace with high pressure nozzle.
Provide adequate water flow.
Check connections and/or replace trigger
handle or spray wand.
Clean nozzle.
Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to remove
air from line.
Replace hose.
Eliminate kinks in hose.
Contact a qualified service center.
Machine doesn’t reach high
pressure
Diameter of garden hose is too small.
Water supply is restricted.
Not enough inlet water.
Wrong nozzle is attached.
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and
blockages.
Open water source full force.
Attach the high pressure nozzle.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the
Maintenance
section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing
to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause
irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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