Troubleshooting - Stanley P2350S Owner's Manual

Symptom
Output pressure varies high and low, no
pressure, sudden loss of pressure, low
water volume.
No detergent.
Garden hose connection leaks.
Spray gun, wand, or high pressure hose
leaks.
Engine shuts down during operation
Oil drips
Engine is running rough or is
smoking.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
Not enough inlet water supply.
Pump is sucking air.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed.
High pressure hose is blocked or leaks
Water inlet is blocked.
Calcified gun, hose or spray wand.
Water supply is over 100° F
Carburetor is dirty
Detergent suction tube not properly connected to
the machine.
Detergent is too thick.
Damaged or clogged detergent suction tube.
Spray wand is in high pressure position.
Loose connections.
Missing/worn rubber o-rings/washer.
Spray wand not properly attached.
Broken or worn o-ring or plastic insert.
Out of gasoline.
Oil seals are damaged or worn.
Engine may have been tipped during transport.
Air cleaner is dirty.
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STANLEY Electric Pressure Washers
Solution
Turn water on full force. Check garden hose for kinks,
leaks or blockage.
Check that hoses and fittings are air tight. Turn off ma-
chine. Purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a
steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle.
Blow out or remove debris with a fine needle.
Clear blocks in outlet hose.
Clear inlet or replace water inlet filter.
Run distilled vinegar through detergent suction tube or
replace gun, hose, spray wand.
Provide cooler water supply.
Clean or replace carburetor.
Check connection.
Dilute detergent, for best results use recommended
detergent.
Remove obstruction or replace detergent suction tube.
Pull tip of to wand tip to low pressure position.
Tighten connections.
Insert new o-rings/washer.
Insert the spray wand into the gun. Carefully press in
against the spring tension and twist into the locked
position. Adjust and tighten all connections.
Replace worn or broken o-rings/washers.
Fill fuel tank.
Call Customer Support
Spark plug may be fouled. Replace spark plug.
Clean air filter.
Rev: Dec2010