Generac Power Systems 1292-1 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Cause Solution
Pump has the following
problems:
Failure to produce adequate
pressure, erratic pressure,
chattering, loss of pressure
or low water volume.
1. Adjustable nozzle in low
pressure.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
4. Garden hose is kinked or
leaking.
5. Clogged water inlet screen.
6. Water supply is over 140°F.
7. Outlet hose is blocked or leaks.
8. Gun leaks.
9. Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1. Pull nozzle back to high pressure
position.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Make sure you have at least a 2.5
GPM flow for your garden hose.
4. Straighten garden hose or patch
leak.
5. Check and clean water inlet
screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
Replace immediately if leaking.
8. Use o-ring manitenance kit to
replace worn o-rings.
9. Clear nozzle.
10. Contact Generac service facility.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
1. Chemical injector hose is not
submerged.
2. Chemical injector hose is
clogged.
3. Adjustable nozzle is in high
pressure mode.
1. Insert chemical line into
detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter/chemical
injector hose.
3. Put adjustable nozzle into low
pressure mode.
Engine runs well when not
spraying but bogs down
when trigger is squeezed.
1. Engine speed is too slow. 1. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
1. Low oil level.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Water in gasoline.
8. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
9. Intake valve stuck open or
closed.
10. Engine has lost compression
1. Fill crankcase to proper level.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Drain as tank fill with fresh fuel.
8. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
9. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
10. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level.
Engine lacks power.
1. Dirty air filter. 1. Replace air filter.
Engine hunts or falters.
1. Engine is not operating properly. 1. Contact Briggs & Stratton service
facility.
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Generac Power Systems 1292-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	1292-1
Category	Pressure Washer
Language	English