Troubleshooting - Champion Power Equipment 100786 Operator's Manual

100786 - 3500 PSI PRESSURE WAShER

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Problem
Pressure washer will not start.
Pressure washer will not start;
Pressure washer starts but runs
roughly.
Pressure washer gallops.
Unit does not reach high pressure.
Spray pressure varies from high to low.
Low pressure detergent wash is not
functioning properly.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Spray wand leaks
Can't pull recoil
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Cause
No fuel.
Faulty spark plug.
Low oil level.
Choke in the wrong position.
Spark plug wire loose.
Engine governor defective.
Water supply is restricted.
Garden hose is too small.
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged.
Not enough inlet water.
Poor inlet water supply.
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Pump is sucking air.
Detergent is too thick.
Spray wand has high pressure quick
connect nozzle installed.
Detergent hose is not connected to the
pump housing.
Spray nozzle is obstructed.
Filter on detergent hose is clogged.
Chemical Injector valve (inside pump)
partially blocked or stuck.
Detergent tube not connected to the brass
fitting on the pump outlet.
Loose fittings.
Missing/worn-out rubber washer.
Spray wand not properly attached.
Pump will build pressure with each pull.
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Solution
Add fuel.
Replace spark plug.
Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place
pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
Adjust choke.
Attach wire to spark plug.
Contact the help line.
Check hoses for leaks, blockage, kinks.
Replace with 5/8 in. garden hose or larger.
Remove garden hose, clean filter and rinse out.
Turn garden hose water on full force.
Turn garden hose water on full force.
Check hose for leaks, blockage, or kinks.
Remove garden hose, clean filter and rinse out.
Remove particles with small wire rod
(see maintenance section in manual).
Check all hoses and fittings, make sure they
are securely tightened down and fastened.
Turn off engine and purge pump by squeezing
trigger gun until a steady stream of water
flows.
Dilute detergent
Detergent only works with low pressure quick
connect nozzle (black).
Check connection.
Clean nozzle and remove debris.
Clean with warm water or replace.
Quickly pull and release the gun trigger 4-5
time to clear the chemical injector valve.
Install detergent tube to detergent injector inlet
near pump outlet.
Tighten.
Replace rubber washer.
Tighten all connections.
Pull gun trigger after 2 pulls of recoil, to
release pump pressure.