Wacker Neuson 5200019694, Operator'S Manual

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PG1 Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting
Problem / Symptom Cause Remedy
Engine does not start.
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No fuel in tank
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Old fuel
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Engine oil pressure/oil level low
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Add fuel.
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Drain fuel tank, change fuel filter,
and fill with fresh fuel.
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Add engine oil.
Engine is hard to start.
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Dirt or debris inside pump housing
blocking movement of impeller
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Clean or remove debris.
Engine starts but
pump does not take in
water.
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Pump housing not filled with water
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Suction strainer partially clogged
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Suction hose damaged
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Air leak at suction port
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Pump too high above water line
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Engine speed too low
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Prime the pump.
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Clean or remove debris.
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Repair or replace suction hose.
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Repair air leak.
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Move pump closer to water.
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Run pump at maximum operating
speed.
Pump takes in water
but discharges little or
no water.
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Suction strainer partially clogged
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Discharge hose kinked or blocked
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Engine speed too low
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Clean or remove debris.
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Unkink discharge hose or remove
obstruction.
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Run pump at maximum operating
speed.
Engines stops by
itself.
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No fuel in tank
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Engine oil pressure/oil level low
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Engine too hot
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Add fuel.
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Add engine oil.
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Allow the engine to cool.