Troubleshooting - Generac Portable Products 1900PSI 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 shuts down during
operation.
Generac Portable Products 1900 PSI Pressure Washer
Cause
1. Nozzle in low pressure mode.
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.
3. Dirty in-line filter.
4. Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
Engine speed is too slow.
Out of gasoline.
Correction
1. Pull nozzle backward for high
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5. Check and clean inlet hose
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace gun.
9. Clean nozzle.
10.Contact Briggs & Stratton Power
1. Insert detergent siphoning tube
2. Clean or replace filter/detergent
3. See "Check In-Line Filter".
4. Push nozzle forward for low
15
pressure mode.
strainer.
Products service facility.
into detergent.
siphoning tube.
pressure mode.
Move throttle control to FAST
position. If engine still "bogs down",
contact engine manufacturer.
Fill fuel tank.