
Engine doesn’t
start or difficult to
start
The engine power switch is OFF
(o) position
Ensure the switch is in ON (I) position
Fill the fuel tank with regular gasoline
Low oil shut down sensor tripped
to protect engine (not applicable
to SKU#199-1010-8 2600 psi
pressure washer)
Add oil until it reaches minimum level on
dip stick
Excess water pressure in pump
or hose
Release water pressure by squeezing
trigger on gun
Choke lever not in right position
1. When cold starting the engine, set the
choke to
CLOSE
or
OFF
.
2. When warm starting, set the choke to
OPEN
or
ON
or try the middle position.
Clean the carburetor. Refer to the in-
struction manual
Carbon build-up on spark plug
Clean the spark plug. Refer to the in-
struction manual
Incorrect starting method
Use correct starting method. Refer to the
instruction manual
Engine stops af-
ter starting
Check oil and fuel levels
Choke lever in
Close
position
Move the choke lever to
Open
position
immediately after starting the engine
Clean or replace the air filter. Refer to
the instruction manual
Clean the carburetor. Refer to the in-
struction manual
Engine stops
while moving
or being tiled
Low oil shut down sensor tripped
to protect engine (not applicable
to SKU#199-1010-8 2600 psi
pressure washer)
Do not tilt the machine past 15
⁰
when
operating. Check oil level and ensure it
is above the minimum level on the dip
stick
Clean the carburetor. Refer to the in-
struction manual
Starter rope
doesn't recoil
Recoil mechanism is broken
CALL Customer Service Toll-Free
Engine sounds
abnormal or
overloaded
RPM too low (not applicable to
SKU#199-1010-8 2600 psi
pressure washer)
Adjust throttle lever to
Fast
position
Clean nozzle with tip cleaner
CALL Customer Service Toll-Free
NOTE:
If your unit still is not functioning properly once you have used this guide please call the
SIMONIZ toll-free service number at 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1-866-474-6664). Please do NOT bring the
unit back to the store until you have called this number.
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