Harbor Freight Tools Pacific Hydrostar Portable Sprinkler Pump 6842 - Manual (Page 6)

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troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes likely Solutions
Motor will not
start.
1. Cord not connected.
2. No power at outlet.
3. Fuse is blown or breaker tripped.
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or switch, for example.)
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off
tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped,
make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit
has no other loads.
3. Have fuse replaced by a qualified service technician.
4. Have serviced by a qualified service technician.
Motor runs
but water isn’t
pumping.
1. Improper priming.
2. Clogged filter at end of intake
connections.
3. Discharge valve closed.
4. Pipe size too small.
5. Impeller plugged.
6. Pipes frozen.
1. Re-prime according to directions.
2. Clean filter.
3. Open discharge valve.
4. Re-pipe using pipe of the same size as the Pump
inlet and outlet ports.
5. Have Impeller cleaned by qualified service technician.
6. Thaw pipes. Check for damage before using pump.
Pump does not
deliver water at
full capacity.
1. Corroded pipes.
2. Piping size too small.
3. Not enough water supplied to Pump.
4. Low Voltage.
1. Replace pipes.
2. Re-pipe using pipe of the same size as the Pump
inlet and outlet ports.
3. Enlarge inlet pipe. Check well pump system.
4. Check that outlet is 120V.
Excessive noise
or rattling.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)
Have technician service tool.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. disconnect power
supply before service.
Wiring diagram
1 POWER CABLE
2 PRRESSURE SWITCH
3 TERMINAL
4 CAPACITOR
5 MOTOR