Troubleshooting; Petrol Engine Trouble Shooting Chart - bar BAR4013-HJ User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing an issue that is not listed in this chart, or have checked all the
possible causes listed and are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized
dealer or call our support line.
PETROL ENGINES
Problem Cause
Unit has following 1.
problems::failure to 2.
produce pressure, 3.
erratic pressure, 4.
chattering, loss of 5.
pressure, low water 6.
volume.
7.
8.
9.
10. Pump is faulty.
1.
Detergent fails to
mix with spray.
2.
3.
Engine lacks power. 1.
Engine will not start 1.
2.
3.
4.
Oil Alert (for units 1. Engine isn't level or the oil
with this feature)
1. Engine speed is too slow
Engine runs well at
no load but "bogs"
down under full load
Engine will not start 1.
or starts and runs 2.
poorly 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Engine shuts down 1.
during operation 2.
Engine lacks power 1.
Engine "putts"" or 1.
falters
Low pressure spray tip installed.
Water inlet is blocked.
Inadequate water supply.
Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
Clogged inlet hose screen.
Water supply is over 100
(38 0 C).
High pressure hose is blocked
or leaks.
Spray gun leaks.
Spray tip is obstructed.
Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
Detergent siphoning tube/filter
is clogged or cracked.
High pressure spray tip installed.
Throttle lever or on/off switch in
OFF position.
No fuel in engine
Worn, fouled, or dirty spark plug
Pressure build up in pump
level is too low.
Low oil level
Out of petrol
Stale petrol
Spark plug wire not
connected to spark plug
Bad spark plug
Water in petrol
Over choking
Out of petrol
Low oil level
Choke is opened too soon/too
early
Correction
1. Replace with high pressure spray tip.
2. Clear inlet.
3.
4. Straighten inlet hose. Replace if
leaking.
F 5. Check and clean inlet hose screen.
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6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace spray gun.
9. Clean spray tip.
10. Contact local service facility.
Fully submerge detergent siphoning
1.
tube into detergent.
2.
tube.
3. Replace with low pressure spray tip.
1.
1. Turn throttle lever to ON position
2. Fill fuel tank or turn on fuel supply.
3. Replace with factory
recommended spark plug
4. Squeeze trigger on spray wand
(refer to operating instructions in
owner's manual)
Place engine on level surface or perform
an oil change using SAE 10W30 oil (refer
to engine user manual for instructions)
1. Adjust Throttle Lever back to
full throttle.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level
2.
3. Fill fuel tank
4.
5. Connect wire to the spark plug
6. Replace the spark plug
7.
8. Open choke fully and crank engine
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Fill crankcase to proper oil level
1.
1. Move choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly.
*All engine servicing to be taken to
manufacturer's authorized service outlet**
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