Troubleshooting - Generac Power Systems 2700PSI 1676-0 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Pump has following
problems: failure to produce
pressure, erratic pressure,
chattering, loss of pressure,
low water volume.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Engine runs good at no-load
but "bogs" when load is
added.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
Cause
I. Low pressure spray tip installed.
2. Water inlet isblocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose iskinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6. Water supply isover 100°F.
7. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8. Gun leaks.
9. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump isfaulty.
I. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Chemical filter is clogged or
cracked.
3. Dirty in-linefilter.
4. High pressure spray tip installed.
Engine speed is too slow.
I. Low oil level.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
I I. Engine has lost compression.
Out of gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Choke is opened too soon.
Correction
I. Replacespray tip with high pressure
spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5. Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replacegun.
9. Clean nozzle.
10. Contact Generac service facility.
I. Insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
2. Clean or replace fitter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3. See"Check In-Line Filter" on page 13.
4. Replacespray tip with low pressure
spray tip.
Move throttle control to FAST position. If
engine still "bogs down", contact Briggsand
Stratton service facility.
I. Fill crankcase to proper level.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replacespark plug.
7. Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Open choke fully and crank engine.
9. Contact Briggsand Stratton service
facility.
10. Contact Briggsand Stratton service
facility.
I I. Contact Briggsand Stratton service
facility.
Fill fuel tank.
Replace air filter.
Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
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