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Problem
Cause
Correction
Unit has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure,
erratic pressure,
chattering, loss of
pressure, low water
volume.
1. Low pressure spray tip installed.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose screen.
6. Water supply is over 100°F
(38°C).
7. High pressure hose is blocked
or leaks.
8. Spray gun leaks.
9. Spray tip is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Replace with high pressure spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose. Replace if
leaking.
5. Check and clean inlet hose screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace spray gun.
9. Clean spray tip.
10. Contact local service facility.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Detergent siphoning tube/filter is
clogged or cracked.
3. High pressure spray tip installed.
1. Fully submerge detergent siphoning
tube into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/ siphoning
tube.
3. Replace with low pressure spray tip.
Engine lacks power.
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Replace air filter.
Engine will not start
1. Throttle lever or on/off switch in
OFF position.
2. No fuel in engine
3. Worn, fouled, or dirty spark plug
4. Pressure build up in pump
1. Turn throttle lever to ON position
2. Fill fuel tank or turn on fuel supply
3. Replace with factory recommended
spark plug
4. Squeeze trigger on spray wand (refer
to operating instructions in owner’s
manual)
Oil Alert (for units
with this feature)
Engine isn’t level or the oil level is
too low
Place engine on level surface or perform
an oil change using SAE 10W30 oil (refer
to engine user manual for instructions)
Engine runs well at
no load but “bogs”
down under full load
1. Engine speed is too slow
1. Adjust Throttle Lever back to full
throttle.
Engine will not start
or starts and runs
poorly
1. Low oil level
2. Dirty air filter
3. Out of gasoline
4. Stale gasoline
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug
6. Bad spark plug
7. Water in gasoline
8. Over choking
1. Fill crankcase to proper level
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh fuel
5. Connect wire to the spark plug
6. Replace the spark plug
7. Drain gas tank, fill with fresh fuel
8. Open choke fully and crank engine
Engine shuts down
during operation
1. Out of gasoline
2. Low oil level
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Fill crankcase to proper oil level
Engine lacks power
1. Dirty air filter
1. Replace air filter
Engine “putts” or
falters
1. Choke is opened too soon/too
early
1. 1. Move choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
* All engine servicing to be taken to
manufacturer’s authorized service outlet
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Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing an issue that is not listed in this chart, or have checked all the
possible causes listed and are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized dealer
or call our support line.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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