Troubleshooting Guide - Simpson PS3835 Instructions Manual

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FRAME (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIP)
One (1) year from date of purchase.
ACCESSORIES (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIP)
Includes nozzles, hoses, spray guns, wands
Ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
OPERATIONAL
ISSUE
Engine will
not start (see
Engine Manual
for further
engine
troubleshooting)
No or low
pressure
(initial use)
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No fuel.
Low oil.
Air filter filled with oil.
Pressure builds up after
two pulls on the recoil
starter or after initial use.
Choke lever in the "No
Choke" position.
Spark plug wire not attached. Attach spark plug wire.
Engine switch in OFF
po si tion.
Choke lever in the "Choke"
position on a "hot" engine
or an engine that has been
exposed to thermal heat
for a long period of time.
Spray wand not in
high pressure.
Low water supply.
Leak at high pressure
hose fitting.
Nozzle obstructed.
Water filter screen clogged.
Air in hose.
SOLUTION
Add fresh fuel.
Add required amount of oil.
Clean and/or replace
filter element. Refer to to
Engine Owners Manual
for correct procedure.
Squeeze gun trigger to relieve
pres sure.
Move choke to the "Choke"
po si tion.
Place engine switch
in ON position.
Move choke to the "No Choke"
po si tion.
See how to Use Spray
Wand instructions in the
Operation Section.
Water supply must be at
least 5 gpm @ 20 psi.
Repair leak. Apply sealant tape
if necessary.
See Nozzle Cleaning
instructions in the
Maintenance section.
Remove and clean filter.
Turn off the engine, then the
water source. Disconnect the
water source from the pump
inlet and turn the water source
on to remove all air from the
hose. When there is a steady
stream of water present, turn
water source off. Re- con nect
water source to pump inlet and
turn on wa ter source. Squeeze
trigger to re move re main ing air
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