Troubleshooting - Champion Power Equipment 2700 PSI 2.4 GPM Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Problem
Pressure washer will not start
Pressure washer will not start;
Pressure washer starts but runs
roughly
Pressure washer shuts down during
operation
Pressure washer cannot supply
enough power or overheating
Pressure washer gallops
Repeated circuit breaker tripping
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Cause
No fuel
Faulty spark plug
Unit loaded during start up
Low oil level
Choke in the wrong position.
Spark plug wire loose
Out of fuel
Pressure washer not level
Low oil level
Pressure washer is overloaded
Insufficient ventilation
Engine governor defective
Overload
Faulty cords or device
Solution
Add fuel
Replace spark plug
Remove load from unit
Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place pressure washer on a flat, level
surface
Adjust choke.
Attach wire to spark plug
Fill fuel tank
Place pressure washer on a flat, level
surface
Fill crankcase to the proper level.
Place pressure washer on a flat, level
surface
Review load and adjust. See "Power
Management"
Check for air restriction. Move to a
well ventilated area
Contact the help line
Review load and adjust. See "Power
Management"
Check for damaged, bare or frayed
wires. Replace defective device
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