Troubleshooting - Ryobi 3000 PSI Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
Engine hard to start
Engine lacks power
Detergent fails to mix with spray
Pump doesn't produce pressure
Machine doesn't reach high
pressure

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
1. Engine switch is in the off position
2. No fuel in tank
3. Spark plug shorted or fouled
4. Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken)
5. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken,
or disconnected from spark plug
6. Ignition inoperative
1. Water in gasoline
2. Engine is under or over choked
3. Weak spark at spark plug
1. Dirty air filter
1. Detergent injection tube is not
properly submerged
2. High pressure nozzle attached
1. Low pressure nozzle installed
2. Inadequate water supply
3. Spray wand leaks
4. Nozzle is clogged
5. Pump is faulty
1. Diameter of garden hose is too
small
2. Water supply is restricted
3. Not enough inlet water
4. Wrong nozzle is attached
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SOLUTION
1. Move switch to start.
2. Fill tank.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
6. Contact authorized service center.
1. Drain entire system and refill with
fresh fuel.
2. Adjust choke as necessary.
3. Contact authorized service center.
1. Clean or replace air filter
1. Insert detergent injection tube into
detergent storage bucket
2. Use low pressure nozzle (black) to
apply detergent.
1. Replace with high pressure nozzle.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Replace wand.
4. Clean nozzle.
5. Contact authorized service center.
1. Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
2. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks,
and blockages.
3. Open water source full force.
4. Attach the high pressure nozzle.