15
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine shuts down
during operation
1.
Low fuel level
2.
Low oil level
1.
Fill fuel tank
2.
Fill crankcase with oil to
proper level or level machine
Engine lacks power
1.
Dirty air filter
1.
Clean or replace air filter
Engine ‘hunts’ or
falters
1.
Choke is opened too
long
2.
Blocked spray nozzle
1.
Move choke to halfway
position until engine runs
smoothly
2.
Remove and clean nozzle tip
No low pressure
detergent delivery
1.
High pressure nozzle
on wand
2.
Syphon hose or hose
filter blocked
1.
Fit black detergent nozzle
2.
Clean or unblock hose and
filter
Unit does not reach
required pressure
1.
Restricted or
insufficient water
supply, ore pump
sucking air
2.
Detergent nozzle fitted
to lance
3.
Water leak in high
pressure fittings, hose
or gun
4.
Pump has operated
more than 3 minutes
without pulling trigger
5.
Thermal relief valve
stuck open
1.
Check water supply and
supply hose, and inlet water
filter
2.
Replace with high pressure
nozzle
3.
Use Teflon tape or pipe
sealant to tighten hose
fitting, replace hose or gun
4.
Pull trigger at least 30
seconds every 3 minutes
5.
Return unit to your pressure
washer dealer
If problem continues, take your pressure cleaner to a dealer for servicing.
