Trouble Shooting Guide - Craftsman 919.16225 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
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1, Doesn't draw
chemioalldeter.
gent like it
should
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2. Sputters when
spraying
chemical/
detergent
3. Not enough
spray force
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4. Chemical/deter-
gent doesn't
combine with
water pressure
inside of power
washer
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CAUSE
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. Chemical control knob not open far
enough or too far open
,, Chemical/detergent not thinned
enough
. Chemicalldetergent not proper type
for suction use.
q Water control knob "ON"
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• Chemical control knob open too far
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Water and/or air pressure too low
= Water and air control knobs not fully
CORRECTION
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• Open knob gradually until you
achieve desired flow rate (2_ turns
maximum)
• Add water to thin the solution
• Use Sears speoial oleanerldegreaser
• Turn water control knob "OFF" Only
air and chemical Control knobs
should be "ON"
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• Close knob until sputter stops
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* Use Maximum water and air pres-
sure available (not to exceed 175
psig)
. Open both knobs fully
open
* Surface heavily soiled
• Scrub surface with rag or sponge to
loosen dirt then rinse with air and
water control knobs "ON"
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• Power Washer is not designed to do
this
• To Wash or spray chemically usa
chemical and air control knobs ON
only. To Rfnse, use water and air
control knobs ON only.
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