TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Generac 3000PSI High Pressure Washer
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High Pressure Washer
Problem Cause Correction
Pump has the following problems: 1. Lance is in low pressure mode. 1. Adjust chemical valve handle to
failure to produce pressure, erratic high pressure.
pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet.
low water volume. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow.
4. Garden hose is kinked or leaking. 4. Straighten garden hose, patch leak.
5. Inlet hose strainer is clogged. 5. Check and clean water inlet screen.
6. Water supply is over 140°F. 6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Outlet hose is blocked or leaks. 7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Gun leaks. 8. Replace gun.
9. Nozzle is obstructed. 9. Clear nozzle.
10. Pump is faulty. 10. Contact Generac service facility.
Detergent fails to mix with spray. 1. Chemical injecting tube is not submerged. 1. Insert chemical injecting tube into
detergent.
2. Chemical injecting tube is clogged. 2. Clean or replace filter/chemical
injecting tube.
3. Chemical valve handle is in high. 3. Adjust chemical valve handle to
pressure mode low pressure mode.
4. Chemical concentration knob is closed. 4. Open chemical concentration knob.
Engine runs well when not spraying Engine speed is too slow. Contact Generac service facility.
but bogs down when the trigger is
squeezed.
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