Troubleshooting - BE Power Equipment HW3024HG12V Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Various engine problems
Engine will not start
Unit components are frozen.
No discharge at
nozzle when trigger
Inadequate water supply.
mechanism is
squeezed.
Kink in water inlet hose.
Water inlet screen obstructed.
Pump sucking air. (Prime eliminated)
Low or fluctuating
Incorrect nozzle installed on gun.
pressure.
Obstructed or worn spray nozzle.
Damaged or obstructed valve assy. on pump.
Pump packings worn.
Unloader/bypass valve not operating correctly.
Unloader malfunction.
Water is leaking at Pressure switch malfunction.
safety relief valve.
Safety relief valve is defective.
Oil appears milky
Water in oil.
or foamy.
Oil leaking from
Worn seals or o-rings.
unit.
Detergent strainer is not completely submerged
in detergent solution.
Detergent strainer obstructed.
Detergent will not
Detergent hose cut, obstructed or kinked.
siphon
Detergent adjusting knob turned to closed
position.
Nozzle assembly is plugged.
Water flows back
Ball & spring in Venturi reversed, missing, or
into detergent
corroded.
container.
Water flows from
the nozzle when
the trigger gun is Trigger gun is malfunctioning.
locked in the "OFF"
position
Blower motor will Burner/Blower motor malfunction.
not run. (Burner will
not ignite without
Belt broken or slipping on generator.
blower running)
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PROBABLE CAUSE FIX
Refer to the Engine Manual accompanying your unit.
Allow to thaw. If any part of the unit becomes frozen;
excessive pressure may build up in the unit. This can
cause the unit to burst, resulting in possible serious injury
to the operator or bystanders.
Ensure hose is 3/4" diameter and incoming water supply
is turned on. Ensure the water is turned all the way on.
Remove kink.
Remove screen, clean, or replace.
Tighten all water intake connections Eliminate leaks in
intake line.
Insert high pressure nozzle.
Remove, clean or replace.
Remove, clean or replace.
Replace packings.
Repair or replace.
Detect and correct unloader problem.
Detect and correct pressure switch problem.
Replace safety relief valve. NEVER run unit without safety
relief valve. Doing so can cause an explosion!
Change pump oil. Fill to proper level.
Consult customer service.
Check, submerge if necessary.
Inspect, clean, or replace.
Inspect, clean, or replace.
Open adjusting knob. Refer to "Cleaning with Detergents".
Clean or replace.
Remove, clean, or replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Adjust or replace as necessary.
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