Craftsman 3000 MAX PSI Operator's Manual

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ProblemPump has following probJems:failure to producepressure,erratic pressure, chattering, Jossof pressure, Jowwater volume.Detergent fails to mix with spray.EnginewiJl not start; startsandruns roughor shutsdown duringoperation.Engine lacks power.Cause1. Soap spray pattern nozzle isselected.2. Water inlet is blocked.3. inadequatewater supply.4. inlet hose is kinked or leaking.5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.6. Water supply is over IO0°F.7. High pressure hose is blocked orleaks.8. Gun leaks.9. Selector nozzle is obstructed.10. Pump is faulty.1. Detergentsiphoning tube is notsubmerged.2. Detergentsiphoning tube/filter isclogged or cracked.3. High pressure spray pattern nozzleis selected.4. Detergentsiphoning check ballstuck.1. Engine rocker switch set to off (0)position.2. Dirty air cleaner.3. Out of fuel.4. Stale fuel.5. Spark plug wire not connected tospark plug.6. Bad spark plug.7. Water in fuel.8. Excessively rich fuel mixture.Dirty air filter.Correction1. Select high pressure spray pattern nozzleon selector nozzle.2. Clear inlet.3. Provide adequate water flow.4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.5. Checkand clean inlet hose strainer.6. Provide cooler water supply.7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.8. Replace gun.9. Cleannozzles in selector nozzle.10. Contact Sears service facility.1. insert detergent siphoning tube intodetergent.2. Cleanor replacefilter/detergentsiphoning tube.3. Select soap spray pattern nozzle onselector nozzle.4. Freedetergent siphoning check ball.1. Set engine rocker switch to on (J)position.2. Cleanor replaceair cleaner.3. Fill fuel tank.4. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.5. Connectwire to spark plug.6. Replace sparkplug.7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.8. Contact local service facility.Replace air filter.24