Full Product Manual

9.801-760.0 • Rev. 03/16
PRESSURE WASHER
SERVICE MANUAL
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TROUBLESHOOTING
For Models: HD3.0/27 GB, HD 3.3/35 GB, HD 4.0/40 GB, HD 4.0/40 GeB
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
WATER OR OIL
LEAKING FROM
BOTTOM OF PUMP
A small amount of leaking is
normal
If excessive leaking occurs, call local
distributor.
PRESENCE OF
WATER IN PUMP OIL
Water sprayed at machine Change oil. Direct spray away from ma-
chine.
High humidity in air Check and change oil twice as often.
Piston packing worn. Oil seal worn. Call local distributor.
ENGINE OPERATES
FOR 15 MINUTES
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 fi lter Clean or replace fuel fi lter.
ENGINE LACKS
POWER
Dirty air fi lter Replace air fi lter.
ENGINE FALTERS
Choke is opened too soon Move choke to halfway position until engine
runs smoothly.
WATER DRIPPING
FROM UNDER PUMP
Piston packing worn Call local distributor.
O-Ring plunger retainer worn Call local distributor.
Cracked piston Call local distributor.
OIL DRIPPING
FROM UNDER PUMP
Oil seal worn or damaged Call local distributor.
WATER LEAKING
FROM PUMP
PROTECTOR
Spray gun closed with machine
running 5 minutes or longer
Open spray gun or turn off machine.
Excess water supply pressure Place a pressure regulator at end of 50'
garden hose.
NO DETERGENT
Detergent suction tube not properly
connected to machine
Check connection.
Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent. For best results, use
manufacturers detergent.
Detergent fi lter valve is at lowest
setting
Set detergent fi lter valve to a higher setting.
Filter on detergent suction tube is
clogged
Run warm water through fi lter to remove
debris.
Damaged or clogged detergent suc-
tion tube
Remove obstruction or replace detergent
suction tube.
A high pressure nozzle is attached. Replace with black detergent nozzle.
Discharge nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fi ne needle.
GARDEN HOSE
CONNECTION
LEAKS
Loose fi ttings Tighten fi ttings.
Missing/worn rubber washer Insert new washer.