Troubleshooting – Craftsman 580.763000 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure, erratic
1,
Nozzle in low pressure mode.
1.
Pull nozzle backward for high
pressure mode.
pressure, chattering, loss of
2,
Low regulator pressure
2.
Adjust regulator to desired setting.
pressure, low water volume.
3.
Water inlet is blocked.
3.
Clear inlet
4.
Inadequate water supply
4.
Provide adequate water flow.
5.
Inlet hose is kinked or leaking
, 5.
Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
6.
Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6.
Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
7.
Water supply is over 140°F.
7,
Provide cooler water supply.
8.
Outlet hose is blocked.
8.
Clear blocks in outlet hose.
9.
Outlet hose leaks.
9.
Replace outlet hose if leaking.
10. Gun leaks.
10. Replace gun.
11.
Nozzle is obstructed.
11. Clear nozzle.
12.
Pump is faulty.
12, Contact Sears Service Department.
Detergent fails to mix with.
1.
Detergent tube is not submerged.
1.
Insert detergent tube into detergent.
spray.
2.
Chemical filter is clogged.
2.
Clean or replace filter/detergent
tube.
3.
Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
3.
Push nozzle forward for
low pressure mode.
Engine runs good at no-load
but “bogs down" when load is
added
Engine speed Is too slow.
Contact Sears Service Department.
Engine will not start; or starts
1.
Low oil level
1.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
and runs rough
2.
Dirty air cleaner
2.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
3.
Out of gasoline.
3.
Fill fuel tank.
4.
Stale gasoline.
4.
Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5.
Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug
5.
Connect wire to spark plug.
6.
Bad spark plug.
6.
Replace spark plug.
7.
Water in gasoline.
7.
Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel. -
8.
Overchoking.
8.
Open choke fully and crank engine.
9.
Excessively rich fuel mixture.
9.
Contact Sears Service Department.
10. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
10. Contact Sears Service Department.
11. Engine has lost compression.
11. Contact Sears Service Department.
Engine shuts down during
1,
Out of gasoline.
1.
Fill fuel tank.
operation
2.
Low oil level.
2.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
Engine lacks power.
Dirty air filter.
Replace air filter.
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