Troubleshooting - Craftsman CMXGWAS020735 Operator's Manual

Problem
Pump has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure, loss
of pressure, low water
volume.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
Engine will not start;
starts and runs rough
or shuts down during
operation.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
Specifications
Max Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 PSI (221 BAR)* @ 2 .3 GPM (8 .7 liters/min)
Max Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .4 GPM (9 .0 liters/min)* @ 2800 PSI (193 BAR)
Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41°F (5°C) - 100°F (38°C)
min Water Supply Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .4 GPM (12 .9 L/min)
min Water Supply Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 PSI (1 .38 bar)
*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers' Association (PWMA) standard
PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers) .
Cause
1 . Low pressure spray tip installed .
2 . Inadequate water supply .
3 . Clogged inlet hose screen .
4 . Spray tip is obstructed .
5 . Connections leak .
6 . High pressure hose or spray gun
leaks .
1 . High pressure spray tip installed .
2 . Check ball stuck in detergent
siphoning system .
3 . Detergent siphoning tube is
clogged or cracked .
1 . Out of fuel .
2 . Flooded with fuel .
3 . Dirty air cleaner .
4 . Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug .
Correction
1 . Replace with high pressure spray tip .
2 . Provide adequate water flow .
3 . Check and clean inlet hose screen .
4 . Clean spray tip . See Spray Tip
Maintenance .
5 . Tighten connections or replace o-rings .
6 . Replace .
1 . Replace with low pressure black spray tip .
2 . Free check ball . See Detergent Siphoning
Check Ball .
3 . Clean or replace detergent siphoning
tube .
1 . Fill fuel tank .
2 . Wait 5 minutes before starting .
3 . Clean or replace air cleaner .
4 . Connect wire to spark plug .

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