Problem
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering, loss
of pressure, low water volume.
Detergent fails to mix with spray. High pressure nozzle installed.
Engine will not start; or starts and
runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
1. Low pressure nozzle installed.
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. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Engine On/Off switch is in "Off"
position.
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.
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Correction
1. Replace with high pressure nozzle.
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 high pressure hose or
replace hose.
8. Replace gun.
9. Clean nozzle.
10. Contact Sears service facility
Replace with low pressure nozzle.
1. Push engine On/Off switch to "On"
position.
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.