Troubleshooting; Specifications - Briggs & Stratton R020833 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure,
erratic pressure, chattering,
loss of pressure, low water
volume.
Unit fails to start when spray
gun trigger is squeezed.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Hose connections leaking.
For all other issues, see an authorized dealer.

Specifications

Max Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . 2,000 PSI (138 BAR)* @ 1.2 GPM (4.5 liters/min)
Max Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 GPM (4.5 liters/min)* @ 2,000 PSI (138 BAR)
Detergent Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See MFR's Instructions
Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not to exceed 100°F (38°C)
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Induction Type
Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Volts AC
Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.0 Amps
*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers'
Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2018 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure
Washers).
Cause
1. Water inlet is blocked.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Garden hose is kinked or leaking.
4. Clogged water inlet screen.
5. Water supply is over 100°F
(38°C).
6. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
7. Nozzle is obstructed.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
1. High pressure or high flow without
soap nozzle is selected.
2. Inlet water supply pressure too
high.
1. Garden hose loose to water inlet.
2. Loose high pressure hose
connections.
3. Damaged o-ring.
Correction
1. Clear inlet.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Straighten garden hose or replace if
leaking.
4. Check and clean water inlet screen.
5. Provide cooler water supply.
6. Clear blocks in high pressure hose or
replace hose.
7. Clean nozzle.
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Turn master ON/OFF switch to ON (I)
position. Reset GFCI.
3. Use only 50 ft. (15.24 m) maximum
garden hose.
4. a.) Check fuse box for blown fuse and
replace as necessary or reset circuit
breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit
breaker with a higher rating than that
specified for your particular branch
circuit.
b.) Disconnect other electrical
appliances and turn off lights in the
circuit or operate the pressure washer
on its own dedicated circuit.
1. Select a high flow soap nozzle setting
(indicated with bubbles).
2. Slowly close water supply valve until
chemical just starts to draw (soap suds
will appear when chemical starts to draw).
1. Hand tighten garden hose to water
inlet.
2. Remove hose completely and reinstall
hand tight.
3. Replace o-ring.
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