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troubleshooting
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough
1. Low oil level
2. Dirty air cleaner
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. Overchoking
1. Fill crankcase to proper level
2. Clean or replace air cleaner
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Drain gas tank, fill with fresh fuel
5. Connect wire to spark plug
6. Replace 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 with oil, to proper level
Engine lacks power
1. Dirty air filter
1. Replace air filter
Engine “putts” or falters
1. Choke is opened too soon
1. Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly
* All engine servicing to be taken to
manufacturer’s authorized service outlet
PUMP
Problem
Causes
Correction
No low pressure
detergent delivery
1. Using wrong nozzle
2. Siphon hose or filter is plugged
1. Insert black soaper nozzle
2. Unplug siphon hose
Unit does not reach
required pressure
1. Restricted or insufficient water supply
2. Unsuitable or worn out nozzle
3. Regulator set too low
1. Check supply hose, faucet and inlet water
filter. Must be connected to water source
which provides 6GPM
2. Replace nozzle
3. Reset unloader by turning knob
(clockwise increases pressure)
Thermal Relief Valve is
open and discharging
water from side of pump
1. Water temperature is too high
2. Pump has operated more than 3 mins
without pulling trigger
1. Use cool water only.
2. Pull trigger at least 30 seconds every 3 mins
Leak in the fittings
1. Water leak in high pressure fittings, hose
or gun
1. Use teflon tape or pipe sealant to
tighten hose fitting, replace hose or gun
**If problem continues, take to your
pressure washer dealer
Oil level is low
1. Normal use consumes oil over time
1. PW2700 & PW3100B are sealed pumps
and must be serviced by a qualified service
center or replaced.
2. PW3000,PW4000 & PW4200: Add 30W
non-detergent oil to bring the oil level to the
proper level as indicated by the dipstick.
Oil is milky color
1. Seals have worn from use and water has
leaked in
1. Bring Unit local service center to have seals
replaced
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