Sears 580.76101 - Manual (Page 15)

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 Sears service facility.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
1. Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2. Chemical filter is clogged.
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 Sears service facility.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
1. Low oil level.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck open or
closed.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh
fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh
fuel.
8. Open choke fully and crank
engine.
9. Contact Sears service facility.
10. Contact Sears service facility.
11. Contact Sears service facility.
Engine shuts down during
operation. 1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
Engine lacks power. Dirty air filter. Replace air filter.
Engine “hunts” or falters. Choke is opened too soon. Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
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