Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton R020832 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure, loss
of pressure, low water
volume.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Engine will not start; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running.
For all other issues, see an authorized dealer.
Specifications
°
40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 PSI (207 bar) @ 2.5 GPM (9.5 L/min)*
°
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 PSI (207 bar) @ 2.5 GPM (9.5 L/min)*
°
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 PSI (207 bar) @ 2.5 GPM (9.5 L/min)*
°
0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 PSI (220 bar)* @ 2.4 GPM (9.1 L/min)
Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41°F (5°C) - 100°F (38°C)
min Water Supply Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 GPM (13.25 L/min)
min Water Supply Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PSI (1.38 bar)
Engine Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.69 in
Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 oz (0.6 L)
*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers' Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2018
(Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
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Cause
1. Inadequate water supply.
2. Clogged inlet hose screen.
3. 7-in-1 nozzle is obstructed.
4. Connections leak.
5. High pressure hose or spray gun leaks.
1. Turbo, high pressure or high flow
without soap nozzle is selected.
2. Check ball stuck in detergent
siphoning system.
3. Detergent siphoning tube is clogged or
cracked.
1. Engine switch set to off (0) position.
2. Fuel shut-off lever is in off position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to spark
plug.
7. Flooded with fuel.
Correction
1. Provide adequate water flow.
2. Check and clean inlet hose screen.
3. Clean nozzles. See 7-in-1 Nozzle
Maintenance.
4. Tighten connections or replace o-rings.
5. Replace.
1. Select a soap nozzle setting (indicated
with bubbles).
2. Free check ball. See Detergent
Siphoning Check Ball.
3. Clean or replace detergent siphoning
tube.
1. Set switch to on (I) position.
2. Move fuel shut-off lever to on position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place
pressure washer on level surface.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
3 (208 cc)