Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
Engine will not start or is hard
to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Low pressure and /or pump
runs rough
Water leakage from under
pump manifold
Water in pump crankcase
(milky oil)
Frequent or premature failure
of the pump water seals
Strong surging at the inlet and
low pressure
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CAUSE
1. No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor
2. Low oil
3. Start/Stop switch in stop position
4. Water in gasoline or old fuel
5. Dirty air cleaner filter
6. Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong
type
7. Spray gun closed
8. Other causes
1. Partially plugged air cleaner filter
2. Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong
type
1. Worn or wrong size tip
2. Inlet filter on pump clogged
3. Worn water seals, abrasives in water,
or natural wear
4. Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge
valves
5. Restricted inlet
6. Worn inlet or discharge valves
7. Leaking high pressure hose
8. Pump drawing in air
9. Unloader valve seat faulty or worn
Worn water seals
1. Humid air condensing inside
crankcase
2. Oil seals leaking
1. Scored damaged or worn plungers
2. Abrasive material in the fluid
3. Inlet water temperature too high
4. Overpressurizing pump
5. Excessive pressure due to partially
plugged or damaged tip
6. Pump running too long without
spraying
7. Pump running dry
Foreign particles in the inlet or discharge
valve or worn inlet and/or discharge
valves
SOLUTION
1. Fill the tank with gasoline,open fuel shut off valve.
Check fuel line and carburetor
2. Check oil level. Fill if necessary
3. Move switch to start position
4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and
dry spark plug
5. Remove and clean or replace
6. Clean, adjust the gap, or replace
7. Trigger spray gun
8. See engine owner's manual
1. Remove and clean or replace
2. Clean, adjust the gap, or replace
1. Replace with tip of proper size
2. Clean. Check more frequently
3. Check filter. Replace water seals. See service center
or call customer service for replacement kits.
4. Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies. Check
filter
5. Check garden hose, may be collapsed or kinked.
Check inlet water flow
6. Replace worn valves
7. Replace high pressure hose
8. Ensure hoses and fittings are tight
9. Check and replace
Install new water seals. See service center or call
customer service for replacement kits.
1. Change oil as specified in maintenance schedule
2. Install new oil seals. See service center or call
customer service for replacement kits.
1. Install new plungers. See service center or call
customer service for replacement kits.
2. Install proper filtration on pump inlet plumbing
3. Check water temperature; may not exceed 100° F.
4. Do not modify any factory set adjustments.
5. Clean or replace tip.
6. Never run pump more than 1 minute without
spraying
7. Do not run pump without water
Clean or replace valves. See service center or call
customer service for replacement kits.
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