Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 01804 - Manual (Page 14)

Pressure Washer
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Correction
Pump has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure, erratic
pressure, chattering, loss
of pressure, low water
volume.
1. Nozzle in low pressure mode.
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. Pull nozzle backward for high pressure
mode.
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 Briggs and Stratton Power
Products service facility.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Chemical filter is clogged or cracked.
3. Dirty in-line filter.
4. Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
1. Insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3. See “Check In-Line Filter” on page 10.
4. Push nozzle forward for low pressure
mode.
Engine runs good at no-
load but “bogs” when
load is added. Engine speed is too slow. Move throttle control to FAST position. If
engine still “bogs down”, contact Briggs and
Stratton service facility.
Pressure washer stops
during operation. Out of gasoline. Fill fuel tank.