Troubleshooting Guide - Simpson Megashot MS61039 50-State Instruction Manual

OPERATIONAL
ISSUE
Engine will
not start (see
Engine Owner's
Manuall for
further engine
troubleshooting)
No or low
pressure
(initial use)
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.
Engine switch in OFF
po si tion
Choke lever in the
"Choke" position on a
"hot" engine or an engine
that has been exposed
to thermal heat for a
long period of time
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
SOLUTION
Add fresh fuel.
Squeeze gun trigger to relieve
pres sure
Move choke to the "Choke"
po si tion
Attach spark plug wire.
Place engine switch in ON position
Move choke to the "No Choke"
po si tion
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)
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