HOTSY 965SS-1075SS • 9.807-621.0 • Rev. 09/18
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
GAS ENGINE WILL
NOT RUN.
Out of gas
Replenish supply. Use only recommended
fuels. Refer to
Before Starting
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 posi
-
tion.
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.
If water spray doesn’t show with in
10-15 seconds
Discontinue running the machine and
troubleshoot as damage to the pump will
occur if allowed to run.
LOW SPRAY
PRESSURE AT
PRESSURE
NOZZLE.
Inadequate water supply
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam
-
aged hose. Use 3/4 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Partially clogged or damaged pres
-
sure 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 pres
-
sure 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 recommended
fuels. Refer to
Before Starting
under Op
-
eration.
Inadequate water supply
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam
-
aged hose. Use 3/4 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Trigger of trigger gun released
Squeeze trigger. Water must be spraying for
burner to light.
Thermostat set too low
Adjust thermostat to desired temperature.
Blown fuse
Replace. Fuse is located in control box.
Engine is running too slow
Move throttle lever to full throttle position.