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Hotsy 1065A/1065SS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Gas engine will not run.
Out of gas.
Replenish supply. Use only recom-
mended fuels. Refer to Before Start-
ing under Operation.
Fuel valve closed (if so equipped).
Open valve.
Loose spark plug wire.
Reconnect.
Choke or throttle set incorrectly.
Refer to To Start under Operation.
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
Place engine ON/OFF switch in ON
position.
Low engine oil level.
Replenish supply. Engine will not start
or run if oil is low (on engines equipped
with low oil protection).
Refer to provided gasoline engine manual for additional troubleshooting.
Pressure washer runs
but won't spray.
Trigger of trigger gun released.
Squeeze trigger.
Water supply not turned on.
Open water supply valve.
Clogged pressure nozzle.
Clean pressure nozzle opening.
Low spray pressure at
pressure nozzle.
Inadequate water supply.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or
damaged hose. Use 5/8 inch minimum
hose. Check for debris clogging inlet
screen.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle.
Clean or replace.
Air being drawn through detergent
inlet line.
Refill detergent container. Ensure that
pick-up screen is fully immersed.
Detergent injector valve not set
correctly.
Refer to To Clean for settings.
Uneven spray pattern.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle.
Clean or replace.
Pressure washer will
not produce hot water.
Burner switch in OFF position.
Place switch in ON position.
Inadequate fuel supply.
Refill fuel tank. Use only recommend-
ed fuels. Refer to Before Starting
under Operation.
Inadequate water supply.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or
damaged hose. Use 5/8 inch minimum
hose. Check for debris clogging inlet
screen.
Trigger of trigger gun released.
Squeeze trigger. Water must be spray-
ing for burner to light.
