Product Manual

HOTSY 965SS-1075SS • 8.914-401.0 • Rev. 09/11
PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
GAS ENGINE WILL
NOT RUN.
Out of gas Replenish supply. Use only recommended
fuels. Refer to Before Starting under
Operation.
Fuel valve closed (if so equipped) Open valve.
Loose spark plug wire Reconnect.
Choke or throttle set incorrectly Refer to To Start under Operation.
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF
position
Place engine ON/OFF switch in ON posi-
tion.
Low engine oil level Replenish supply. Engine will not start or
run if oil is low (on engines equipped with
low oil protection).
Refer to provided gasoline engine manual for additional troubleshooting.
PRESSURE
WASHER RUNS BUT
WON’T SPRAY.
Trigger of trigger gun released Squeeze trigger.
Water supply not turned on Open water supply valve.
Clogged pressure nozzle Clean pressure nozzle opening.
If water spray doesn’t show with in
10-15 seconds
Discontinue running the machine and
troubleshoot as damage to the pump will
occur if allowed to run.
LOW SPRAY
PRESSURE AT
PRESSURE
NOZZLE.
Inadequate water supply Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 3/4 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Partially clogged or damaged pres-
sure nozzle
Clean or replace.
Air being drawn through detergent
inlet line
Refi ll detergent container. Ensure that pick-
up screen is fully immersed.
Detergent injector valve not set
correctly
Refer to To Clean for settings.
UNEVEN SPRAY
PATTERN.
Partially clogged or damaged pres-
sure nozzle
Clean or replace.
PRESSURE
WASHER WILL NOT
PRODUCE HOT
WATER.
Burner switch in OFF position Place switch in ON position.
Inadequate fuel supply Refi ll fuel tank. Use only recommended
fuels. Refer to Before Starting under Op-
eration.
Inadequate water supply Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 3/4 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Trigger of trigger gun released Squeeze trigger. Water must be spraying for
burner to light.
Thermostat set too low Adjust thermostat to desired temperature.
Blown fuse Replace. Fuse is located in control box.
Engine is running too slow Move throttle lever to full throttle position.