Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton BWS018 Operator's Manual

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.
Steam function fails to operate.
(Apply to BWD020S only)

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 38°C (100°F).
6. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
7. Spray tip or nozzle is obstructed.
8. Pump is faulty.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
1. Siphon tube is clogged or cracked.
2. Siphon tube is not fully inserted in
detergent tank or bottle.
3. Wand adjustment setting is incorrect.
4. High pressure spray tip installed.
1. Steam function is not turned on.
2. No water in water tank.
3. Siphon hose is cut or leaks.
4. Siphon hose is not fully inserted in
water tank.
5. Trigger is locked.
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 spray tip or nozzle.
8. Contact Briggs & Stratton on1800
356 632
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Press the master ON/OFF switch to
the Pressure Washer ON position.
3. Use only 15 metre maximum garden
hose.
1. Clean or replace siphon tube.
2. Insert siphon tube so that end
contacts bottom of detergent tank.
3. Adjust wand setting as instructed in
Applying Detergent.
4. Replace with low pressure (black)
spray tip.
1. Press the master ON/OFF switch to
the Steam ON position(=).
2. Fill water tank with clean distilled
water.
3. Examine siphon hose and replace if
faulty.
4. Insert siphon hose so that end
contacts bottom of water tank.
5. Unlock trigger.
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