Power smart DB1051 - Trouble Shooting

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine will
not start
1. No fuel
2.
Pressure builds up after two pulls on
the recoil
starter or after initial use.
3.
Choke lever in the "No Choke" positio
n
4.
Spark plug wire not attached
5.
Engine switch in OFF position.
6.
Choke lever in the "Choke"
position on
a "hot" engine
or an engine that has been
exposed to thermal heat
for a long period
of time.
1.
Add fresh fuel
2.
Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure
3.
Move choke to the "Choke" position
4.
Attach spark plug wire
5.
Place engine switch in ON position.
6.
Move choke to the "No Choke" position.
No or low
pressure
(initial use)
1.
Spray wand not in high pressure
2.
Low water supply
3.
Leak at high pressure hose fitting
4.
Nozzle obstructed
5.
Water filter screen clogged
1. See How to Use Spray Wand instructions in the
Operation Section
2.
Water supply must be at least 5 gpm @ 20 PSI
3.
Repair leak. Apply sealant tape if necessary
4.
See Nozzle Cleaning instructions
5.
Remove and clean filter.See Cleaning Water Inlet
Filter
6
. Air in hose
6.Turn off the engine, then the water source. Disconnect
the water source from the
pump inlet and turn the water
source on to remove all air
from the hose. When there
is
a steady stream of water
present, turn water source
off.
Re
-connect water source to pump inlet and turn on
water source. Squeeze trigger to remove remaining air
7.
Choke in the “Choke” position
8.
High pressure hose is too long
7
. Move choke to the “No Choke”
P
osition
8
. Use high pressure hose under
100 feet
(30 m)
Will not dr
aw chemicals
1.
Spray wand not in low pressure
2
. Chemical filter clogged
3
. Chemical screen not in cleaning
solution
4.
Chemical too thick
5
. Pressure hose is too long
1
. See How to Use Spray Wand
2.
Clean filter
3
. Make sure end of detergent siphon hose is fully
submerged into
cleaning solution
4
. Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same
consistency as water
5.
Lengthen water supply hose
instead of high pressure
hose
No or low
pressure
(after period of
normal
use)
1
. Worn seal or packing
2
. Worn or obstructed valves
3
. Worn unloader piston
Please c
ontact our customer service department
Water leaking at
gun/spray wand
connection
1.Worn or torn o
-ring
2.Loose hose connection
1.Check and replace
2.Tighten
Water leaking
a
t pump
1. Lo
ose connections
Tig
hten
2.Piston packings worn
3
.Worn or torn o-ring
4
.Pump head or tubes damaged from
freezing
Please contact our customer
service department
Pump pulsates
Nozzle obstructed
See Nozzle Cleaning
paragraph