Simoniz 039-8056-0, Use And Care Manual

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25 Troubleshooting
10. t
roubleShooting
NOTE:
If your unit still is not functioning properly once you have
used this guide please call the SIMONIZ toll-free service number
at 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1-866-474-6664). Please do NOT bring the
unit back to the store until you have called this number.
10.1 Troubleshooting Engine
Problem Cause Solution
Engine doesn’t
start or difficult
to start. The engine power
switch is in the OFF
(0) position. Ensure the switch
is in the ON (I)
position.
No fuel. Fill the fuel tank
with regular
gasoline.
Low oil shut down
sensor tripped to
protect engine. Add oil until it
reaches minimum
level on dip stick.
Excess water
pressure in pump or
hose. Release water
pressure by
squeezing trigger
on gun.
Choke lever not in
right position. When cold starting
the engine, set the
choke to
CLOSE or
OFF
.
When warm
starting, set the
choke to
OPEN
or ON or try the
middle position.
Clogged carburetor. Clean the
carburetor. Refer
to the instruction
manual.
Carbon build-up on
spark plug. Clean the spark
plug. Refer to the
instruction manual.
Incorrect starting
method. Use correct starting
method. Refer to
the instruction
manual.
Problem Cause Solution
Engine stops
after starting. Low oil or no fuel. Check oil and fuel
levels.
Choke lever in the
Close position.
Move the choke
lever to the
Open position
immediately
after starting the
engine.
Engine lacks of
power. Clogged air filter. Clean or replace
the air filter. Refer
to the instruction
manual.
Clogged carburetor. Clean the
carburetor. Refer
to the instruction
manual.
Engine stops
while moving or
being tiled. Low oil shut down
sensor tripped to
protect engine. Do not tilt the
machine past 15⁰
when operating.
Check oil level and
ensure it is above
the minimum level
on the dip stick.
Carburetor leaks. Carburetor is
clogged.
Clean the
carburetor. Refer
to the instruction
manual.
Starter rope
doesn't recoil. Recoil mechanism is
broken. Call the Toll-Free
Hotline.
Engine sounds
abnormal or
overloaded. RPM too low. Adjust throttle
lever to
HIGH
position.
Clogged nozzle. Clean nozzle with
tip cleaner.
Pressure is too high. Call the Toll-Free
Hotline.
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