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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Unit runs but delivers little or
no water
Leak in suction hose or piping
Tighten suction hoses and use thread sealer.
Clogged suction strainer
Clear debris from suction strainer
Air-filter clogged
Check, clean or replace filter as required
Water level below pump intake
Lower suction hose into water
Pump not primed
Turn engine off & fill the pump housing with water
Unit will not start
No fuel
Fill engine fuel tank. Refer to engine
operating instructions
Oil level too low
Fill with correct oil per operating instructions
Unit starts but runs and
performs poorly
Air Filter clogged
Check, clean or replace filter as required
Temperature to hot or cold for the oil being used
Refer to the maintenance section for the correct
oil to be used and replace if required
Water level more than maximum lift of 6m
Move pump closer to water level and increase
discharge line length if necessary
Engine or carburetor difficulties
Contact YARDWORKS customer service
