Speed Clean™ 2300 PSI Pressure Washer
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Correction
Pump has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure, erratic
pressure, chattering, loss
of pressure, low water
volume.
1. Nozzle in low pressure mode.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6. Water supply is over 100°F.
7. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8. Gun
leaks.
9. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Pull nozzle backward for high pressure
mode.
2. Clear
inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5. Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace
gun.
9. Clean
nozzle.
10. Contact Briggs and Stratton service
facility.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Chemical filter is clogged or cracked.
3. Dirty in-line filter.
4. Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
1. Insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3. See “Check In-Line Filter” on page 12.
4. Push nozzle forward for low pressure
mode.
Engine runs good at no-
load but “bogs” when
load is added.
Engine speed is too slow.
Move throttle control to FAST position. If
engine still “bogs down”, contact Briggs and
Stratton service facility.
Pressure washer stops
during operation.
Out of gasoline.
Fill fuel tank.
