Pacific Hydrostar 212cc Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions - page 21
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ITEM 69734 / 69737
problem
possible Causes
probable Solutions
Engine stops
suddenly
1. Low oil shutdown.
2. Fuel tank empty or full of impure or low quality
gasoline.
3. Defective fuel tank cap creating vacuum,
preventing proper fuel flow.
4. Faulty magneto.
5. Disconnected or improperly
connected spark plug cap.
1. Fill engine oil to proper level. Check
engine oil before EVERY use.
2. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (e15, e20, e85, etc.).
3. Test/replace fuel tank cap.
4. Have qualified technician service magneto.
5. Secure spark plug cap.
Engine stops when
under heavy load
1. Dirty air filter
2. Engine running cold.
1. Clean or replace element.
2. Allow engine to warm up prior
to operating equipment.
Engine knocks
1. Old or low quality gasoline.
2. Engine overloaded.
3. Incorrect spark timing, deposit buildup, worn
engine, or other mechanical problems.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (e15, e20, e85, etc.).
2. Do not exceed equipment’s load rating.
3. Have qualified technician diagnose
and service engine.
Engine backfires
1. Impure or low quality gasoline.
2. Engine too cold.
3. Intake valve stuck or overheated engine.
4. Incorrect timing.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (e15, e20, e85, etc.).
2. Use cold weather fuel and oil
additives to prevent backfiring.
3. Have qualified technician diagnose
and service engine.
4. Check engine timing.
Does not produce
high pressure
1. Diameter of water supply hose too small
2. Water supply is restricted.
3. Not enough water supply.
1. Replace hose with a ¾ inch hose.
2. Check water supply hose for
kinks, leaks, or blockage.
3. Open water faucet all the way.
Output pressure varies 1. Not enough water supply.
2. Water inlet screen is clogged.
3. Nozzle is clogged.
4. Nozzle has mineral build up.
1. Check water supply hose for kinks, leaks,
or blockage. Open faucet all the way.
2. Remove inlet screen and rinse out.
3. Remove Nozzle and clean.
4. Remove Nozzle and clean with vinegar.
No intake of
chemicals.
1. Chemical hose not properly inserted into unit.
2. Tube cracked or split.
3. Wrong Nozzle.
4. Injector turned off.
5. Injection tube strainer clogged.
6. Nozzle blocked.
7. Dried chemicals in injector.
1. Push firmly into injector. Replace tube.
2. Switch to black Nozzle.
3. Turn collar counterclockwise.
4. Clean strainer.
5. Clean Nozzle.
6. Dissolve by running warm water
through the injection tube.
7. Run clean water through injector until clear.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.
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