Troubleshooting - Hotsy 1065SS Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

SYMPTOM
GAS ENGINE WILL
NOT RUN.
PRESSURE
WASHER RUNS BUT
WON'T SPRAY.
LOW SPRAY
PRESSURE AT
PRESSURE
NOZZLE.
UNEVEN SPRAY
PATTERN.
PRESSURE
WASHER WILL NOT
PRODUCE HOT
WATER.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSES
Out of gas
Fuel valve closed (if so equipped)
Loose spark plug wire
Choke or throttle set incorrectly
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF
position
Low engine oil level
Refer to provided gasoline engine manual for additional troubleshooting.
Trigger of trigger gun released
Water supply not turned on
Clogged pressure nozzle
If water spray doesn't show with in
10-15 seconds
Inadequate water supply
Partially clogged or damaged pres-
sure nozzle
Air being drawn through detergent
inlet line
Detergent injector valve not set
correctly
Partially clogged or damaged pres-
sure nozzle
Burner switch in OFF position
Inadequate fuel supply
Inadequate water supply
Trigger of trigger gun released
Thermostat set too low
Blown fuse
Engine is running too slow
HOTSY 965SS-1075SS • 9.807-621.0 • Rev. 09/18
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replenish supply. Use only recommended
fuels. Refer to Before Starting under
Operation.
Open valve.
Reconnect.
Refer to To Start under Operation.
Place engine ON/OFF switch in ON posi-
tion.
Replenish supply. Engine will not start or
run if oil is low (on engines equipped with
low oil protection).
Squeeze trigger.
Open water supply valve.
Clean pressure nozzle opening.
Discontinue running the machine and
troubleshoot as damage to the pump will
occur if allowed to run.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 3/4 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Clean or replace.
Refill detergent container. Ensure that pick-
up screen is fully immersed.
Refer to To Clean for settings.
Clean or replace.
Place switch in ON position.
Refill fuel tank. Use only recommended
fuels. Refer to Before Starting under Op-
eration.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 3/4 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Squeeze trigger. Water must be spraying for
burner to light.
Adjust thermostat to desired temperature.
Replace. Fuse is located in control box.
Move throttle lever to full throttle position.
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