Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton POWERflow+ Technology Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering,
loss of pressure, low water
volume.
Unit fails to start when spray
gun trigger is squeezed.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Hose connections leaking.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
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Cause
1. Water inlet is blocked.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Garden hose is kinked or leaking.
4. Clogged water inlet screen.
5. Water supply is over 100°F
(38°C).
6. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
7. Nozzle is obstructed.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
1. High pressure or high flow without
soap nozzle is selected.
2. Inlet water supply pressure too
high.
1. Garden hose loose to water inlet.
2. Loose high pressure hose
connections.
3. Damaged o-ring.
Correction
1. Clear inlet.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Straighten garden hose or replace if
leaking.
4. Check and clean water inlet screen.
5. Provide cooler water supply.
6. Clear blocks in high pressure hose or
replace hose.
7. Clean spray tip.
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Turn master ON/OFF switch to ON (I)
position. Reset GFCI.
3. Use only 50 ft. (15.24 m) maximum
garden hose.
4. a.) Check fuse box for blown fuse and
replace as necessary or reset circuit
breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit
breaker with a higher rating than that
specified for your particular branch
circuit.
b.) Disconnect other electrical
appliances and turn off lights in the
circuit or operate the pressure washer
on its own dedicated circuit.
c.) Run pressure washer in any
POWERflow+ High Flow Mode (
nozzle setting for 10 minutes. Motor
break in may be necessary.
1. Select a high flow soap nozzle setting
(indicated with bubbles).
2. Slowly close water supply valve until
chemical just starts to draw (soap suds
will appear when chemical starts to
draw).
1. Hand tighten garden hose to water
inlet.
2. Remove hose completely and reinstall
hand tight.
3. Replace o-ring.
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