Troubleshooting - Generac Portable Products 2400PSI Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Pump has following
problems: failure to produce
pressure, erratic pressure,
chattering, loss of pressure,
low water volume.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Engine runs good at no-load
but "bogs" when load is
added.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer
Cause
1. Nozzle in low pressure mode.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6. Water supply is over 140°F.
7. High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8. Gun leaks.
9. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Chemical filter is clogged.
3. Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
Engine speed is too slow.
1. Low oil level.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
Dirty air filter.
Choke is opened too soon.
Correction
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10. Contact Generac service facility.
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Move throttle control to FAST position.
If engine still "bogs down", contact Briggs
service facility.
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10. Contact Briggs service facility.
11. Contact Briggs service facility.
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Replace air filter.
Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
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Pull nozzle backward for high
pressure mode.
Clear inlet.
Provide adequate water flow.
Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
Provide cooler water supply.
Clear blocks in outlet hose.
Replace gun.
Clean nozzle.
Insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
Push nozzle forward for low
pressure mode.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
Open choke fully and crank engine.
Contact Briggs service facility.
Fill fuel tank.
Fill crankcase to proper level.