Troubleshooting Guide - Simpson Water Blaster ALWB60828 Instruction Manual

OPERATIONAL
ISSUE
Engine will not
start (see Engine
Owner's Manual
for further engine
troubleshooting)
No or low
pressure
(initial use)
Will not draw
chemicals
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No fuel
Pressure builds up
after two pulls on
the recoil starter
or after initial use
Choke lever in the
"No Choke" position
Spark plug wire
not attached
Spray wand not
in high pressure
Low water supply
Leak at high pressure
hose fitting
Nozzle obstructed
Water filter screen
clogged
Air in hose
Choke in the
"Choke" position
High pressure
hose is too long
Spray wand not
in low pressure
Chemical filter
clogged
Chemical screen not
in cleaning solution
Chemical too thick
Pressure hose
is too long
SOLUTION
Add fresh fuel
Squeeze gun trigger to relieve
pres sure
Move choke to the "Choke"
po si tion
Attach spark plug wire
See How to Use Spray Wand
instructions in the Operation Section
Water supply must be at
least 5 gpm @ 20 PSI
Repair leak. Apply sealant
tape if necessary
See Nozzle Cleaning instructions
in the Maintenance section
Remove and clean filter. See
Cleaning Water Inlet Filter
paragraph in the Maintenance
section for the correct procedure
Turn off the engine, then the water
source. Disconnect the water source
from the pump inlet and turn the
water source on to remove all air
from the hose. When there is a
steady stream of water present,
turn water source off. Re- con-
nect water source to pump inlet
and turn on wa ter source. Squeeze
trigger to re move re main ing air
Move choke to the "No Choke"
po si tion
Use high pressure hose under
100 feet (30 m)
See How to Use Spray Wand
paragraph in the Operation Section
Clean filter
Make sure end of detergent
siphon hose is fully submerged
into cleaning solution
Dilute chemical. Chemical should
be the same consistency as water
Lengthen water supply hose
instead of high pressure hose
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