Troubleshooting - Ryobi PPW-3000 Owner's/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
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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)
. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken,
or disconnected from spark plug
6. Ignition inoperative
1. Water in petrol
fresh fuel.
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
apply detergent.
1. Low pressure nozzle installed
2. Inadequate water supply
3. Spray wand leaks
4. Nozzle is clogged
. Pump is faulty
1. Diameter of garden hose is too
small
2. Water supply is restricted
and blockages.
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.
. Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
6. Contact authorized service center.
1. Drain entire system and refill with
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
1. Replace with high pressure nozzle.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Replace wand.
4. Clean nozzle.
. Contact authorized service center.
1. Replace with 20 mm. garden hose.
2. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks,
3. Open water source full force.
4. Attach the high pressure nozzle.