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.
BSPP 1950 PSI Pressure Washer
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.
Orifice is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1.
Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2.
Chemical filter is clogged.
3.
Dirty in-line filter.
4.
Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
Engine speed is too slow.
Out of fuel.
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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 orifice.
10. Contact Briggs & Stratton Power
Products 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 engine manufacturer.
Fill fuel tank.