Troubleshooting - RIDGID RD80746 Operator's Manual

Gasoline pressure washer
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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
Engine hard to start
Engine lacks power
Detergent fails to mix with spray
Pump doesn't produce pressure
Machine doesn't reach high
pressure
CAUSE
1. Engine switch is in the off position.
. Fuel valve lever is OFF.
3. No fuel in tank.
4. Spark plug shorted or fouled.
5. Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken).
6. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken,
or disconnected from spark plug.
7. Ignition inoperative.
8. Lubricant level is low.
1. Water in gasoline
. Weak spark at spark plug
1. Dirty air filter
1. Detergent injection hose is not
properly submerged
. High pressure nozzle attached
3. Injection hose is clogged/kinked.
4. Chemical injector is clogged.
1. Low pressure nozzle installed
. Inadequate water supply
3. Trigger handle leaks
4. Nozzle is clogged
5. Pump is faulty
6. Air in line
1. Diameter of garden hose is too
small
. Water supply is restricted
3. Not enough inlet water
4. Wrong nozzle is attached
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SOLUTION
1. Move switch to start.
. Move the lever to ON.
3. Fill tank.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Replace spark plug.
6. Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
7. Contact authorized service center.
8. Add lubricant to the engine.
1. Drain entire system and refill with
fresh fuel.
. Contact authorized service center.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
1. Insert injection hose into detergent
container.
. Use Dual Power Soap Nozzle to
apply detergent.
3. Remove and replace injection hose.
4. Clean or replace injector.
1. Replace with high pressure nozzle.
. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Check connections and / or replace
trigger wand.
4. Clean nozzle.
5. Contact authorized service center.
6. Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to
remove air from line.
1. Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose.
. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks,
and blockages.
3. Open water source full force.
4. Attach high pressure nozzle.

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