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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 discon-
nected from spark plug
Ignition inoperative
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
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
Detergent fails to mix with spray
Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-over
Nozzle is set to either the 40º, 25º, or 15º setting
Soap tank is empty
Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-
over Nozzle to either the short range detergent
[
] or long range detergent [ ] setting.
Add detergent to soap tank
Pump doesn’t produce pressure
Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-over
Nozzle is set to either the short range detergent
[
] or long range detergent [ ] setting.
Inadequate water supply
Trigger handle or spray wand leaks
Nozzle is clogged
Air in line
Hose is leaking
Kink in hose
Pump is faulty
Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-
over Nozzle to either the 40º, 25º, or 15º setting
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
Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-over
Nozzle is set to either the short range detergent
[
] or long range detergent [ ] setting.
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and block-
ages
Open water source full force
Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-
over Nozzle to either the 40º, 25º, or 15º setting
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
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal, family, or
household use (90 days for business or commercial use). For warranty details,
visit www.ryobitools.com or call (toll free) 1-800-525-2579.
