Simpson PS4240H 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 R eplace W ater Inlet Filter
Clogged Nozzle Clean Debris from N ozzle
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 C enter
Inadequate W ater Supply
Check W ater Supply and Clean
Inlet Filter
Inadequate W ater Supply
Check W ater Supply and Inlet
W ater Filter
Partially Clogged Nozzle Clean or R eplace Nozzle
Pulsation or Hoses Vibrating Debris in Pum p Valves Consult Service C enter
Incorrect Nozzle Size Install C orrect Size Nozzle
W orn Plunger Seals Consult Service C enter
W ater Leaking Under Pum p W orn or Dam aged Plungers Consult Service Center
Pum p Running D ry Check W ater Supply
W orn Pum p Seals Consult Service Center
W ater in Pum p Oil W orn or Dam aged Plungers Consult Service Center
Condensation in Pum p Crankcase Change Oil
Oil Level Too High Drain Oil and Fill to Proper level
W rong Oil Type
Drain Oil and Fill with Correct Oil
Sim pson 30 W T Non-Detergent
Pum p Oil Leak Operating on Unlevel Surface Move 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 Dies W hen Trigger is
Released
Unloader Valve is Broken or
Misadjusted
Consult Service C enter