Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING
Before attempting to service or
troubleshoot the pressure washer,
the owner or service technician
must fi rst read the owner's manual
and understand and follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in conditions
that can lead to voiding of the EPA
certifi cation or product warranty,
serious personal injury, property
damage or even death.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine suddenly stops running.
Engine runs erratic; does not hold a
steady RPM.
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POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Fuel shutoff vave (if equipped) is in
the OFF position.
2. Pressure washer is out of fuel.
3. Fuel fl ow is obstructed.
4. Unit is not properly primed.
5. Air fi lter is dirty.
6. Oil level is low.
7. Spark plug boot is not fully engaged
with the spark plug tip.
8. Spark plug is faulty.
9. Fuel is stale.
10. Water in fuel.
11. If trying 1-10 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be
that the pressure washer has a fault.
1. Pressure washer is out of fuel.
2. Oil level is low.
3. If trying 1-2 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be
that the pressure washer has a fault.
1. Choke lever (if equipped) was left in
the ON position.
2. Air fi lter is dirty.
3. If trying 1-2 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be
that the pressure washer has a fault.
SOLUTION
1. Move the fuel shutoff valve (if
equipped) to the ON position.
2. Add fuel to the pressure
washer.
3. Inspect and clean fuel delivery
passages.
4. Push primer bulb three times.
5. Check and clean the air fi lter.
6. Check oil level and add oil if
necessary.
7. Firmly push down on the spark
plug to ensure the boot is fully
engaged.
8. Remove and check the spark
plug. Replace if faulty.
9. Drain fuel and replace with
fresh fuel.
10. Drain fuel and replace with
fresh fuel.
11. Take the pressure washer to
your nearest authorized service
dealer.
1. Check fuel level. Add fuel if
necessary.
2. Check oil level and add oil if
necessary.
3. Take the pressure washer to
your nearest authorized service
dealer.
1. Move choke lever (if equipped)
to the OFF position.
2. Check and clean the air fi lter.
3. Take the pressure washer to
your nearest authorized service
dealer.