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97-707 • BG • REV. 2/07
PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
OIL SQUIRTS OUT
OF OIL CAP ON
PUMP
Pump over filled with oil Maintain oil level at red dot on sight glass at
rear of pump or at top of notch on dipstick.
ENGINE OPERATES
FOR 15 MIN. THEN
STOPS
Not enough gas or engine oil Fill tank with gas. Check oil level.
Vapor lock developed by heat of
day
Keep gas tank full to avoid vapor locking.
Obstruction in fuel filter Clean or replace fuel filter.
WATER DRIPPING
FROM UNDER PUMP
Piston packing worn Replace packing.
O-Ring plunger retainer worn Replace retainer.
Cracked piston Replace piston.
OIL DRIPPING
Oil seal worn Replace oil seal.
WATER LEAKING
FROM PUMP
PROTECTOR
Spray gun closed with machine
running 1-2 minutes or longer
Open spray gun or turn off machine.
Excess water supply pressure Place a pressure regulator at end of 50'
garden hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING