Troubleshooting - RIDGID RD80701 Manual Del Operador

TROUBLEShOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
Engine hard to start
Engine lacks power
Detergent fails to mix with spray
Pump doesn't produce pressure
Machine doesn't reach high
pressure
CAUSE
1. Engine switch is in the off position.
2. Fuel valve lever is OFF.
3. No fuel in tank.
4. Spark plug shorted or fouled.
5. Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken).
6. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken,
or disconnected from spark plug.
7. Ignition inoperative.
8. Lubricant level is low.
1. Water in gasoline
fresh fuel.
2. Weak spark at spark plug
1. Dirty air filter
1. Detergent injection hose is not
properly submerged
2. High pressure nozzle attached
apply detergent.
3. Injection hose is clogged/kinked.
4. Chemical injector is clogged.
5. Detergent dial is off.
1. Low pressure nozzle installed
2. Inadequate water supply
3. Trigger handle leaks
trigger wand.
4. Nozzle is clogged
5. Pump is faulty
6. Air in line
remove air from line.
1. Diameter of garden hose is too
small
2. Water supply is restricted
and blockages.
3. Not enough inlet water
4. Wrong nozzle is attached
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SOLUTION
1. Move switch to start.
2. Move the lever to ON.
3. Fill tank.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Replace spark plug.
6. Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
7. Contact authorized service center.
8. Add lubricant to the engine.
1. Drain entire system and refill with
2. Contact authorized service center.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
1. Insert injection hose into detergent
container.
2. Use Dual Power Soap Nozzle to
3. Remove and replace injection hose.
4. Clean or replace injector.
5. Turn detergent dial on.
1. Replace with high pressure nozzle.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Check connections and / or replace
4. Clean nozzle.
5. Contact authorized service center.
6. Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to
1. Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
2. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks,
3. Open water source full force.
4. Attach high pressure nozzle.