Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton POWERflow+ TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure, erratic
pressure, chattering, loss of
pressure, low water volume.
Unit fails to start when spray gun
trigger is squeezed.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.
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Cause
1. Water inlet is blocked.
2. Inadequate water supply.
3. Garden hose is kinked or leaking.
4. Clogged water inlet screen.
5. Water supply is over 100°F (38°C).
6. High pressure hose is blocked, leaks or
not uncoiled from hose reel.
7. Nozzle is obstructed.
8. Pump is faulty.
1. Water supply is not turned on.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Garden hose is too long.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
1. Detergent selector switch is off.
2. High pressure or high flow without
soap nozzle is selected.
Correction
1. Clear inlet.
2. Provide adequate water flow.
3. Straighten garden hose or replace if leaking.
4. Check and clean water inlet screen.
5. Provide cooler water supply.
6. Clear blocks in high pressure hose, replace
hose or uncoil from hose reel.
7. Clean nozzle.
8. Contact Briggs & Stratton service facility.
1. Turn on water supply.
2. Press the master ON/OFF switch to the ON
(I) position. Reset GFCI.
3. Use only 50 ft. (15.24 m) maximum garden
hose.
4. a.) Check fuse box for blown fuse and
replace as necessary or reset circuit breaker.
Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with a
higher rating than that specified for your
particular branch circuit.
b.) Disconnect other electrical appliances
and turn off lights in the circuit or operate
the pressure washer on its own dedicated
circuit.
c.) Run pressure washer in any
POWERflow+ nozzle setting for 5 minutes.
Motor break in may be necessary.
1. Turn detergent selector knob to desired tank.
2. Select a high flow soap nozzle setting
(indicated with bubbles).
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