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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not start.
Fuel valve in OFF position.
Turn fuel valve to ON position.
No fuel.
Add fuel.
Choke in wrong position.
Adjust choke.
Spark plug wire loose.
Attach spark plug boot.
Faulty spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Stale fuel or water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Dirty air filter.
Clean or replace are filter.
Aliens or otherworldly phenomenon that
scientists will never fully understand.
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Engine suddenly stops.
Out of fuel.
Add fuel.
Low oil.
Check oil and add if low.
Engine runs erratically.
Choke in wrong position.
Adjust choke.
Low oil.
Check oil and add if low.
Stale fuel or water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Unit does not reach high pressure.
Water supply restricted.
Check hoses for leaks, blockages, kinks.
Garden hose too small.
Use 5/8 in. (0.025 mm) hose or larger.
Not enough inlet water.
Turn garden hose water supply fully ON.
Check hoses for leaks, blockages, kinks.
Spray pressure varies.
Poor inlet water supply.
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged.
Remove garden hose, clean filter.
Spray nozzle is restricted.
Remove particles with nozzle cleaning tool.
Air ingress to pump.
Check all hoses and fittings for secure
connections. With water supply ON, turn
engine OFF and purge pump of air by
depressing trigger until a steady stream of
water flows.
Low pressure detergent wash not working.
Wrong nozzle installed on spray lance.
Detergent only works with black (low
pressure) nozzle installed. Install black
nozzle. If missing, replace.
Detergent is too thick.
Use detergent made specifically for pressure
washer use.
Detergent hose is not connected to the pump.
Check hose connections.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Clean nozzle of debris.
Detergent hose is clogged.
Remove detergent hose and clean. Replace.
Blockage inside pump detergent valve.
Quickly depress and release spray gun trigger
4-5 times to clear the detergent valve.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Loose fittings.
Tighten fittings.
Missing/worn rubber washer.
Check hose and pump water inlet washers.
Replace if missing/worn.
Spray gun lance leaks.
Loose fittings.
Check for worn O-rings or loose connections.
Missing/worn rubber washers.
Remove spray lance and/or high pressure
hose. Check and replace washers if
necessary.
Cannot pull recoil starter handle.
Pump pressure.
Depress spray gun trigger to relieve pressure.
