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 will not
start; or starts and
runs rough.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
Engine lacks power.
Probable Cause
1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 1. Replace with high pressure
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose screen.
6. Water supply is over 100°F.
7. High pressure hose is blocked
or leaks.
8. Spray gun leaks.
9. Spray tip is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is
not submerged.
2. Detergent siphoning tube/filter is
clogged or cracked.
3. High pressure spray tip installed. 3. Replace with low pressure
Engine speed is too slow.
1. Low oil level.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Stale fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
Out of fuel.
Dirty air filter.
Corrective Action
spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5. Check and clean inlet
hose screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace spray gun.
9. Clean spray tip.
10. Contact local service facility.
1. Insert detergent siphoning tube
into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
spray tip.
Move throttle control to FAST
position. If engine still "bogs down",
contact local service facility.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Contact local service facility.
Fill fuel tank.
Replace air filter.
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