Page 16 — English
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine fails to start
No fuel in tank
Water pressure in hose
Spark plug shorted or fouled
Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain
or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug
Ignition inoperative
Choke in wrong position
Engine is flooded
Fill tank
Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure
Replace spark plug
Replace spark plug
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug
Contact a qualified service center
Move choke to START position to start a
cold engine. If engine is warm, choke should
be in RUN position.
Move choke to RUN position and pull the
starter grip and rope repeatedly until the
engine starts.
Engine hard to start
Water in gasoline
Weak spark at spark plug
Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel
Contact a qualified service center
Engine lacks power
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace air filter
Detergent fails to mix with spray
High pressure nozzle attached
Soap tank is empty
Use blue soap nozzle to apply detergent
Add detergent to soap tank
Pump doesn’t produce pressure
Low pressure nozzle installed
Replace with high pressure nozzle
Inadequate water supply
Provide adequate water flow
Trigger handle or spray wand leaks
Check connections and/or replace trigger
handle or spray wand
Nozzle is clogged
Clean nozzle
Air in line
Hose is leaking
Kink in hose
Pump is faulty
Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to remove
air from line
Replace hose
Eliminate kinks in hose
Contact a qualified service center
Machine doesn’t reach high
pressure
Diameter of garden hose is too small
Water supply is restricted
Not enough inlet water
Wrong nozzle is attached
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and
blockages
Open water source full force
Attach the high pressure nozzle
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the
Maintenance
section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing
to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause
irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
