Troubleshooting - Champion Power Equipment Trigger Start 76522 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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Problem
Pressure washer will not start
Pressure washer will not start;
Pressure washer starts but runs
roughly
Pressure washer gallops
Unit does not reach high pressure
Spray pressure varies from high to low
Detergent wash is not functioning
properly
Garden hose connection leaks
Spray wand leaks
Pressure Washer is difficult to start using
Recoil/Electric Start
Pressure Washer will not start using
Recoil/Electric Start
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Cause
No fuel
Faulty spark plug
Low oil level
Choke in the wrong position
Spark plug wire loose
Engine governor defective
Water supply is restricted
Garden hose is too small
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged
Not enough inlet water
Poor inlet water supply
Garden hose inlet filter is clogged
Spray nozzle is obstructed
Pump is sucking air
Detergent is too thick
Wand is on high pressure setting
Detergent hose is not connected to
the pump housing
Spray nozzle is obstructed
Filter on detergent hose is clogged
Chemical Injector valve (inside pump)
partially blocked or stuck
Loose fittings
Missing/worn-out rubber washer
Spray wand not properly attached
Stuck EZ-Start Valve inside Pump

TROUblESHOOTING

Solution
Add fuel
Replace spark plug
Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place pressure washer on a flat, level
surface
Adjust choke
Attach wire to spark plug
Contact the help line
Check hoses for leaks, blockage, kinks
Replace with 5/8 in . garden hose or
larger
Remove garden hose, clean filter and
rinse out
Turn garden hose water on full force
Turn garden hose water on full force .
Check hose for leaks, blockage, or
kinks
Remove garden hose, clean filter and
rinse out
Remove particles with small wire rod
(see maintenance section in manual)
Check all hoses and fittings, make
sure they are securely tightened down
and fastened . Turn off engine and
purge pump by squeezing trigger gun
until a steady stream of water flows
Dilute detergent
Detergent only works on a low
pressure setting
Check connection . See diagram on
Page 10
Clean nozzle and remove debris
Clean with warm water or replace
Quickly pull and release the gun trigger 4-5
time to clear the chemical injector valve
Tighten
Replace rubber washer
Tighten all connections
Pull the Gun Trigger while starting the
Pressure Washer
Contact Tech Support if the Pressure
Washer continues to build pressure during
starting
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