Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 020773-00 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 during
operation.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
Specifications
White, 40 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 PSI (165 bar) @ 2.5 GPM (9.5 L/min)*
Green, 25° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 PSI (193 bar) @ 2.4 GPM (9.1 L/min)*
Yellow, 15 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3100 PSI (214 bar) @ 2.1 GPM (8.0 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)
*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers' Association (PWMA) standard
PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
Cause
1. Low pressure spray tip installed.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Clogged inlet hose screen.
4. Spray tip is obstructed.
5. Connections leak.
6. High pressure hose or spray gun
leaks.
1. High pressure spray tip installed.
2. Check ball stuck in detergent
siphoning system.
3. Detergent siphoning tube is clogged
or cracked.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Flooded with fuel.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
Correction
1. Replace with high pressure spray tip.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Check and clean inlet hose screen.
4. Clean spray tip. See Spray Tip Maintenance.
5. Tighten connections or replace o-rings.
6. Replace.
1. Replace with low pressure black spray tip.
2. Free check ball. See Detergent Siphoning
Check Ball.
3. Clean or replace detergent siphoning tube.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Wait 5 minutes before starting.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
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