Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton PW101-2010 Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following
problems: failure to produce
pressure, erratic pressure,
chattering, loss of pressure,
low water volume.
Unit fails to start when spray
gun trigger is squeezed.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Hose connections leaking.
Cause
1. Water inlet is blocked.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Garden hose is kinked or leaking.
4. Clogged water inlet screen.
5. Water supply is over 100°F (38°C).
6. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
7. Spray tip is obstructed.
8. Pump is faulty.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
1. High pressure spray tip is installed.
2. Inlet water supply pressure too high.
1. Garden hose loose to water inlet.
2. Loose high pressure hose
connections.
3. Damaged o-ring.
Correction
1. Clear inlet.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Straighten garden hose or replace if leaking.
4. Check and clean water inlet screen.
5. Provide cooler water supply.
6. Clear blocks in high pressure hose or
replace hose.
7. Clean spray tip.
8. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Press the master ON/OFF switch to the
ON (I) position. Reset GFCI.
3. Use only 50 ft. (15.24 m) maximum
garden hose.
4. a.) Check fuse box for blown fuse and
replace as necessary or reset circuit
breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit
breaker with a higher rating than that
specified for your particular branch
circuit.
b.) Disconnect other electrical
appliances and turn off lights in the
circuit or operate the pressure washer
on its own dedicated circuit.
c.) Run pressure washer with any spray
tip for 5 minutes. Motor break in may be
necessary.
1. Install white tipped spray tip.
2. Slowly close water supply valve until
chemical just starts to draw (soap
suds will appear when chemical starts
to draw).
1. Hand tighten garden hose to water
inlet.
2. Remove hose completely and reinstall
hand tight.
3. Replace o-ring supplied with unit.
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