Simpson PS3000 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
6.0 Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Broken Belts (if Applicable) Replace Belts
Im proper Belt Tension (if
Applicable)
Adjust Belt Tension
No Pressure Clogged Inlet W ater Filter Clean or Replace W ater Inlet Filter
Clogged Nozzle Clean Debris from Nozzle
W orn or Incorrect Nozzle Replace Nozzle with C orrect Size
Im proper Belt Tension (if
Applicable
Adjust Belt Tension
Low Pressure Im proper Engine R.P.M . Consult Service Center
Inadequate W ater Supply
Check W ater Supply and C lean
Inlet Filter
Inadequate W ater Supply
Check W ater Supply and Inlet
W ater Filter
Partially C logged Nozzle Clean or Replace N ozzle
Pulsation or Hoses Vibrating Debris in Pum p Valves Consult Service Center
Incorrect N ozzle Size Install Correct Size N ozzle
W orn Plunger Seals Consult Service Center
W ater Leaking Under Pum p W orn or D am aged Plungers Consult Service Center
Pump R unning Dry Check W ater Supply
W orn Pum p Seals Consult Service C enter
W ater in Pum p O il W orn or D am aged Plungers Consult Service Center
Condensation in Pum p Crankcase Change O il
Oil Level Too H igh Drain Oil and Fill to Proper level
W rong O il T ype
Drain Oil and Fill with C orrect O il
Sim pson 30 W T Non-Detergent
Pump O il Leak Operating on Unlevel Surface M ove To Level Surface
Tire Pressure Too Low or Flat Inflate Tire or Repair Leak
Recoil Starter Hard to Pull Pressure Built up in System Pull Trigger while Starting Unit
Engine D ies W hen Trigger is
Released
Unloader Valve is Broken or
M isadjusted
Consult Service Center