Troubleshooting - Craftsman 3000 MAX PSI Operator's Manual

Problem
Pump has following probJems:
failure to producepressure,
erratic pressure, chattering, Joss
of pressure, Jowwater volume.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.
EnginewiJl not start; startsand
runs roughor shutsdown during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Cause
1. Soap spray pattern nozzle is
selected.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. inadequatewater supply.
4. inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6. Water supply is over IO0°F.
7. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8. Gun leaks.
9. Selector nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergentsiphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Detergentsiphoning tube/filter is
clogged or cracked.
3. High pressure spray pattern nozzle
is selected.
4. Detergentsiphoning check ball
stuck.
1. Engine rocker switch set to off (0)
position.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Stale fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in fuel.
8. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
Dirty air filter.
Correction
1. Select high pressure spray pattern nozzle
on selector nozzle.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5. Checkand clean inlet hose strainer.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace gun.
9. Cleannozzles in selector nozzle.
10. Contact Sears service facility.
1. insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
2. Cleanor replacefilter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3. Select soap spray pattern nozzle on
selector nozzle.
4. Freedetergent siphoning check ball.
1. Set engine rocker switch to on (J)
position.
2. Cleanor replaceair cleaner.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connectwire to spark plug.
6. Replace sparkplug.
7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Contact local service facility.
Replace air filter.
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