Troubleshooting Chart - Campbell Hausfeld PW2725 Manual Del Usuario

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
troubleshooting Chart - Gasoline Powered Pressure Washers Only
Symptom
Engine will not start or
is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks
power
Low pressure and/or
pump runs rough
Water leakage from
under pump manifold
Water in pump
crankcase (milky oil)
Frequent or premature
failure of the pump
water seals
Strong surging at the
inlet and low pressure
Oil leakage between the
engine and the pump
Fluctuating pressure
Pressure drops after
period of normal use
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Possible Cause(s)
1 . No gasoline in fuel tank or
carburetor
2 . Low oil
3 . Start/Stop switch in stop position
4 . Water in gasoline or old fuel
5 . Dirty air cleaner filter
6 . Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or
wrong type
7 . Spray gun closed
8 . Other causes
1 . Partially plugged air cleaner filter
2 . Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or
wrong type
1 . Worn or wrong size tip
2 . Inlet filter on pump clogged
3 . Worn water seals, abrasives in
water, or natural wear
4 . Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge
valves
5 . Restricted inlet
6 . Worn inlet or discharge valves
7 . Leaking high pressure hose
8 . Pump drawing in air
9. Unloader valve seat faulty or worn
Worn water seals
1 . Humid air condensing inside
crankcase
2 . Oil seals leaking
1 . Scored damaged or worn plungers
2 . Abrasive material in the fluid
3 . Inlet water temperature too high
4 . Overpressurizing pump
5. Excessive pressure due to partially
plugged or damaged tip
6 . Pump running too long without
spraying
7 . Pump running dry
Foreign particles in the inlet or
discharge valve or worn inlet and/or
discharge valves
Worn oil seals and/or o-ring
1 . Valve worn, dirty or stuck
2 . Pump drawing in air
3 . Tip clogged
1 . Worn pump water seals
2 . Nozzle worn
3 . Valve worn, dirty or stuck
4. Unloader valve seat worn or dirty
5 . Nozzle in low psi position
Corrective Action
1 . Fill the tank with gasoline,open fuel shut off valve .
Check fuel line and carburetor
2 . Check oil level . Fill if necessary
3 . Move switch to start position
4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and dry
spark plug
5 . Remove and clean or replace
6 . Clean, adjust the gap, or replace
7 . Trigger spray gun
8 . See engine owner's manual
1 . Remove and clean or replace
2 . Clean, adjust the gap, or replace
1 . Replace with tip of proper size
2 . Clean . Check more frequently
3 . Check filter . Replace water seals . See service center
4 . Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies . Check
filter
5 . Check garden hose, may be collapsed or kinked .
Check inlet water flow
6 . Replace worn valves
7 . Replace high pressure hose
8 . Ensure hoses and fittings are tight
9 . Check and replace
Install new water seals . See service center
1 . Change oil as specified in maintenance schedule
2 . Install new oil seals . See service center
1 . Install new plungers . See service center
2 . Install proper filtration on pump inlet plumbing
3. Check water temperature; may not exceed 100o F.
4 . Do not modify any factory set adjustments .
5 . Clean or replace tip .
6 . Never run pump more than 2 minutes without
spraying
7 . Do not run pump without water
Clean or replace valves . See service center
Replace oil seals and/or o-ring . See service center
1 . Check and replace
2 . Ensure hoses and fittings are tight . Purge air from
garden hose
3 . Check or replace
1 . Check and replace
2 . Check and replace
3 . Check, clean or replace
4 . Check, clean or replace
5 . Pull back nozzle to high pressure position
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