Echo PW-3100 Manual Del Usaurio página 25

TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start
Oil Alert (for units with
this feature)
Engine runs well at no
load but "bogs" down
under full load
Engine will not start or
starts and runs poorly
Engine shuts down
during operation
Engine lacks power
Engine "putts" or
falters
PUMP
Problem
No low pressure
detergent delivery
Unit does not reach
required pressure
1. Throttle lever or on/off switch in OFF
position.
2. No fuel in engine
3. Worn, fouled, or dirty spark plug
4. Pressure build up in pump
Engine isn't level or the oil level is too low
1. Engine speed is too slow
1. Low oil level
2. Dirty air filter
3. Out of gasoline
4. Stale gasoline
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug
6. Bad spark plug
7. Water in gasoline
8. Over choking
1. Out of gasoline
2. Low oil level
1. Dirty air filter
1. 1. Choke is opened too soon/too
early
Causes
1. Using wrong nozzle
2. Siphon hose or filter is plugged
1. Restricted or insufficient water sup-
ply
2. Unsuitable or worn out nozzle
3. Regulator set too low (for units with
an adjustable unloader)
1. Turn throttle lever to ON position
2. Fill fuel tank or turn on fuel supply
3. Replace with factory recommended
spark plug
4. Squeeze trigger on spray wand (refer
to operating instructions in owner's
manual)
Place engine on level surface or perform an
oil change using SAE 10W30 oil (refer to
engine user manual for instructions)
1. Adjust Throttle Lever back to full
throttle.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh fuel
5. Connect wire to the spark plug
6. Replace the spark plug
7. Drain gas tank, fill with fresh fuel
8. Open choke fully and crank engine
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Fill crankcase to proper oil level
1. Replace air filter
1. Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
* All engine servicing to be taken to
manufacturer's authorized service outlet
Correction
1. Insert black soaper nozzle
2. Clear siphon hose of debris
1. Check supply hose, faucet and inlet
water filter. Must be connected to water
source that provides at least 6 GPM
2. Replace nozzle
3. Reset unloader by turning knob
(clockwise increases pressure)
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