Section 7 - Troubleshooting - Troy-Bilt 020242-4 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.
Pressure washer stops during
operation.
Cause
1. Low pressure nozzle installed.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6. Water supply is over 100°F.
7. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8. Gun leaks.
9. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Chemical filter is clogged or
cracked.
3. Dirty in-line filter.
4. High pressure nozzle installed.
Engine speed is too slow.
Out of fuel.
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Troubleshooting
Correction
1. Replace nozzle with high pressure
nozzle.
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. Replace gun.
9. Clean nozzle.
10. Contact authorized service facility.
1. Insert detergent siphoning tube
into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3. See "Check In-Line Filter".
4. Replace nozzle with low pressure
nozzle.
Move throttle control to FAST
position. If engine still "bogs down",
contact Briggs and Stratton service
facility.
Fill fuel tank.
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