Troubleshooting guide – Craftsman D28234 User Manual
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18- ENG
D28234
8. Pull engine starter rope slowly
several times until antifreeze
comes out of high pressure hose
connection of pump.
9. Remove short hose from water
inlet of pump.
10. Reconnect spark plug wire.
*Windshield washer fluid may also be
used
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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.
Not choked.
4.
Spark plug wire not
attached.
5.
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.
6.
Fuel valve closed
1.
Add Fuel.
2.
Squeeze gun trigger to
relieve pressure.
3.
Choke engine, place engine
in the choke position.
4.
Attach spark plug wire.
5. Move choke to the "No
Choke" position.
6.
Move the fuel valve knob to
the "Open" position.
No or low
pressure
(initial use)
1.
Wand not in high
pressure.
1.
See How to Use Spray
Wand paragraph in the
Operation Section.
2.
Low water supply.
2.
Water supply must be at
least 5 GPM @ 20 PSI.
3.
Leak at high pressure
hose fitting.
3.
Tighten. Apply sealant tape
if necessary.
4.
Nozzle obstructed.
5.
Water filter screen
clogged.
5.
Remove and clean filter.
4.
See Spray Wand
paragraph in the
Maintenance section for
the correct procedure.