Section
Troubleshooting
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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 runs good at no-load but
"bogs" when load is added.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Cause
1.
Nozzle in low pressure mode.
2.
Water inlet is blocked.
3.
Inadequate water supply.
4.
Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5.
Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6.
Water supply is over 100°F.
7.
High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8.
Gun leaks.
9.
Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1.
Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2.
Chemical filter is clogged or
cracked.
3.
Dirty in-line filter.
4.
Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
Engine speed is too slow.
Out of gasoline.
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Correction
1.
Pull nozzle backward for high
pressure mode.
2.
Clear inlet.
3.
Provide adequate water flow.
4.
Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5.
Check and clean inlet hose
strainer.
6.
Provide cooler water supply.
7.
Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8.
Replace gun.
9.
Clean nozzle.
10. Contact Authorized service facility.
1.
Insert detergent siphoning tube
into detergent.
2.
Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3.
See "Check In-Line Filter".
4.
Push nozzle forward for low
pressure mode.
Move throttle control to FAST
position. If engine still "bogs down",
contact Authorized service facility.
Fill fuel tank.