Troubleshooting - Black Max 2800 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 Diameter of garden hose is too small

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
No fuel in tank
Spark plug shorted or fouled
Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain
or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug
Ignition inoperative
Water in gasoline
Weak spark at spark plug
Dirty air filter
Spray selector on the 6-in-1 Change-
Over Nozzle is set to either the 40º,
25º, or 0º setting
Detergent tank is empty
Spray selector on the 6-in-1 Change-
Over Nozzle is set to either the short
range detergent [ ] or long range
detergent [ ] setting.
Inadequate water supply
Trigger handle or spray wand leaks
Nozzle is clogged
Air in line
Hose is leaking
Kink in hose
Choke in ON (START) position
Pump is faulty
Water supply is restricted
Not enough inlet water
Spray selector on the 6-in-1 Change-
Over Nozzle is set to either the short
range detergent [ ] or long range
detergent [ ] setting.
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SOLUTION
Fill tank
Replace spark plug
Replace spark plug
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug
Contact authorized service center
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel
Contact authorized service center
Clean or replace air filter
Rotate the spray selector on the 6-in-1
Change-Over Nozzle to either the short
range detergent [ ] or long range deter-
gent [ ] setting.
Add detergent to detergent tank
Rotate the spray selector on the 6-in-1
Change-Over Nozzle to either the 40º,
25º, or 0º setting
Provide adequate water flow
Check connections and / or replace trigger
handle or spray wand
Clean nozzle
Pull trigger on trigger handle to remove
air from line
Replace hose
Eliminate kinks in hose
Move choke to OFF (RUN) position
Contact authorized service center
Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose
Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and
blockages
Open water source full force
Rotate the spray selector on the 6-in-1
Change-Over Nozzle to either the 40º,
25º, or 0º setting