Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 80018646 Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering, loss
of pressure, low water volume.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.
Engine will not start; starts and
runs rough or shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
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Cause
1. Low pressure spray tip installed.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose screen.
6. Water supply is over 100°F
(38°C).
7. High pressure hose is blocked
or leaks.
8. Spray gun leaks.
9. Spray tip is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergent tube is clogged or
cracked.
2. High pressure spray tip
installed.
3. Check ball stuck in detergent
siphoning system.
1. Engine rocker switch set to
OFF (0) position.
2. Low oil level.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug.
7. Bad spark plug.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
Dirty air filter.
Correction
1. Replace with high pressure
spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch
leak.
5. Check and clean inlet hose
screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace spray gun.
9. Clean spray tip.
10. Contact local service facility.
1. Clean or replace detergent tube.
2. Replace with low pressure
spray tip.
3. Unstick check ball as described
in Detergent Siphoning Check
Ball.
1. Set engine rocker switch to
ON (I) position.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh
fuel.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Replace spark plug.
8. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh
fuel.
9. Contact local service facility.
Replace air filter.
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