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Maintenance
When ordering from your dealer, please provide the following:
Model Number: _______________________________________
Machine Serial Number: ________________________________
Component Part Number: _______________________________
Description: __________________________________________
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
UNIT SMOKES
WHILE BURNER
IS RUNNING OR
SMOKES AT
COLD-START
WHEN BURNER IS
OFF
Improper fuel or water in fuel Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel.
Improper air adjustment Readjust air bands on burner assembly.
Low fuel pressure if below 140 psi Adjust higher.
Air leaks in fuel lines
Check fuel lines for leaks or air bubbles.
Tighten or replace as needed.
Plugged or dirty burner nozzle Replace.
Faulty burner nozzle spray pattern Replace nozzle.
Heavy accumulation of soot on coils
and burner assembly
Remove coils and burner assembly. Clean
thoroughly.
Misaligned electrode Realign electrodes.
Obstruction in smoke stack while
burner is running
Check for insulation blockage or other foreign objects.
High fuel pressure if above 140 psi,
when unit is cold started and burner
is off
Reduce fuel pressure, but not below 140 psi
IMPORTANT
If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the
corrective actions listed do not correct the problem, contact the
local authorized Hotsy Service Center. The Hotsy Service
Center can be identified by visiting www.hotsy.com.
Hotsy Gas Belt Drive Series Operator’s Manual 8.931-236.0 - BD