Troubleshooting - DR Power Equipment DPW3800DMN El Manual Del Propietario

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Pump fails to produce
pressure, has erratic
pressure, chattering,
loss of pressure, low
water volume.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
Engine runs well at no-
load, but bogs when
load is applied.
Engine will not start, or
starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down
during operation/
Engine lacks power.
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
CAUSE
1. Low pressure nozzle installed.
2. Water inlet is obstructed.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged hose inlet screen.
6. Water supply is over 100 ºF
(37.8 ºC).
7. High-pressure hose is
obstructed, or leaks.
8. Spray gun leaks.
9. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
11. Belt is worn.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is
not submerged.
2. Detergent siphoning tube/filter
is obstructed or cracked.
3. High-pressure nozzle
installed.
1. Engine speed too low.
1. Low oil level, "Oil Alert Sys-
tem".
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Out of fuel
4. Stale fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected
to plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
9. Engine switch OFF.
1. 1. Out of fuel.
1. 1. Dirty air filter.
CORRECTION
1. Replace with high-pressure
nozzle.
2. Clean inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch
leak.
5. Inspect and clean inlet hose
screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear obstructions or replace
hose.
8. Replace spray gun.
9. Clean nozzle.
10. Contact Customer Service at
1-855-447-3734, or
www.drpower.com.
11. Contact Customer Service at
1-855-447-3734, or
www.drpower.com.
1. Insert detergent siphoning
tube into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/deter-
gent siphoning tube.
3. Install low-pressure nozzle.
1. Contact Customer Service at
1-855-447-3734, or
www.drpower.com.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Replace with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain fuel tank, replace with
fresh fuel.
8. Contact Customer Service at
1-855-447-3734, or
www.drpower.com.
9. Turn engine switch ON.
1. 1. Fill fuel tank.
1. 1. Replace air filter.
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