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2800 PSI 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. Low pressure spray tip installed.
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. Spray tip is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Replace spray tip with high
pressure spray tip.
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 spray tip.
10. Contact Briggs & Stratton Power
Products service facility.
Detergent fails to mix with spray.
1. Chemical shut-off valves are in the
"Off" position.
2. Dirty in-line filter.
3. High pressure spray tip installed.
1. Rotate chemical shut-off valve on
desired chemical reservoir to "On"
position.
2. See "Check In-Line Filter".
3. Replace spray tip with low
pressure spray tip.
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.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Out of gasoline. Fill fuel tank.