Engine oil should be changed per the manufacturers recommendations.Refer to enclosed manufacturer’s literature.
Water, oil, fuel filters, hoses and fittings should be checked prior to every operation for cleanliness, leaks and needed re pair and replacement.
Engine
Filters
Shut down procedure, cont.
Troubleshooting: common problems and solutions
Cause
-Switch in ‘off’ position
-Low oil level in engine
-Circuit breaker tripped
-Water supply not turned on
-Plugged nozzle on wand
-Trigger gun off or malfunctioning
-Plugged spray nozzle
-Inlet screen is plugged
-Insufficient water supply
-Unloader valve stuck open
-Plugged inlet or discharge hose
-Use of additional lengths of hose
-Soap control valve open
-Partially plugged spray nozzle
-Worn nozzle
-Soap (low pressure tip installed)
-Restricted or leaking water hose
-Cavitation (inadequate water supply)
-Worn pump packings
-Fouled inlet or discharge valves
-Broken valve spring
-Worn or restricted unloader valve
-Restricted discharge
-Valve on gun/wand not open
-Injector valve not turned on
-Discharge hose too long
-Clogged injector pick-up hose
-Clogged injector
-Worn plungers or packings
Malfunction
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UUnniitt rruunnss bbuutt nnoo wwaatteerr ddiiss-
cchhaarrggeess
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pprreessssuurree
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ffoolldd
Remedy
-Turn switch to ‘on’ position
-Fill oil to proper level
-Reset circuit breaker in main panel
-Turn on water supply
-Remove, clean, or replace nozzle
-Remove, repair, or replace trigger gun
-Remove nozzle and clean or replace
-Remove filter and clean or replace
-Secure adequate water supply
-Disassemble and clean; repair or replace
-Flush or replace hoses
-Reduce discharge hose length.
-Close valve
(refer to pg 11 gun/wand breakdown)
-Remove nozzle and replace or clean
-Remove and replace nozzle
-Remove and install one of the nozzles
-Check inlet hose and filter; clean or replace
-Secure adequate water supply
-Inspect and replace worn packings
-Inspect valves and clean or replace
-Inspect and replace valve spring
-Inspect unloader and repair or replace
-Check for discharge obstructions in injector
-Open valve by turning forward handle counterclockwise. (see wand breakdown page 10)
-Turn on injector by turning fitting on injector
-Reduce hose length or reposition injector to
within forty feet of trigger gun
-Remove and clean or replace
-Disassemble, clean, and reassemble
-Inspect and replace
Despite the complexity of your power washing equipment, a number of common complaints stem from relatively simple problems. With guidance, the user can identify and remedy many common problems.
Always disconnect the power supply before attempting to service any equipment.
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