Xstream X-HWTR3524GEN, Operation Manual

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troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
TROUBlESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not start. Engine problems. Refer to the Engine Manual
accompanying your unit.
Unit components are frozen. Allow to thaw. If any part of the
unit becomes frozen, excessive
pressure may build up in the
unit which could cause the unit
to burst resulting in possible
serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
No discharge at
nozzle when trigger
mechanism is
squeezed.
Inadequate water supply. Ensure hose is 3/4” diameter
and incoming water supply is
turned on.
Low or fluctuating
pressure.
Kink in water inlet hose. Remove kink.
Water inlet screen
obstructed.
Remove screen, clean or
replace.
Pump sucking air. (Prime
eliminated)
Tighten all water intake
connections Eliminate leaks in
intake line.
Eliminate leaks in intake
line.
Turn grip counterclockwise to
move to high pressure.
Obstructed or worn spray
nozzle.
Insert high pressure nozzle.
Damaged or obstructed
valve assy. on pump.
Remove, clean or replace.
Pump packings worn. Replace packings.
Unloader/Bypass valve not
operating correctly.
Repair or replace.
Water is leaking at
safety relief valve.
Unloader malfunction. Detect and correct unloader
problem.
Pressure switch
malfunction.
Detect and correct pressure
switch problem.
Safety Relief Valve is
defective.
Replace safety relief valve.
NEVER run unit without safety
relief valve. Doing so can cause
an explosion!
Oil appears milky or
foamy.
Water in oil. Change pump oil. Fill to proper
level.
Oil leaking from unit. Worn seals or o-rings. Contact Service Department.