Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance 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.
Pressure washer stops during
operation.
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Cause
1. Low pressure nozzle
installed.
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 100°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. Detergent siphoning tube is
clogged or cracked.
3. Dirty in-line filter.
4. High pressure nozzle
installed.
5. Detergent shut-off valve is
closed
Engine speed is too slow.
Out of fuel.
Correction
1. Replace nozzle with high
pressure nozzle.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water
flow.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch
leak.
5. Check and clean inlet hose
strainer.
6. Provide cooler water
supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace gun.
9. Clean nozzle.
10. Contact authorized service
facility.
1. Insert detergent siphoning
tube into detergent.
2. Clean or replace
filter/detergent siphoning
tube.
3. See Inspect In-Line Filter.
4. Replace nozzle with low
pressure nozzle.
5. Open detergent shut-off
valve.
Move throttle control to
FAST position. If engine
still "bogs down", contact
authorized service facility.
Fill fuel tank.
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