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Oil Leak Between Crankcase and Pumping Section
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- Worn crankcase piston rod seals.
- O-rings on plunger retainer worn.
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- Replace crankcase piston rod seals.
- Replace o-rings.
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Frequent or Premature Failure Of the Packing
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- Scored, damaged or worn plunger.
- Overpressure to inlet manifold.
- Abrasive material in the fluid being pumped.
- Excessive pressure and/or temperature of fluid being pumped.
- Over pressure of pumps.
- Reduce pressure.
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- Replace plungers.
- Reduce inlet pressure.
- Install proper filtration on pump inlet plumbing.
- Check pressures and fluid inlet temperature; be sure
they are within specified range.
- Reduce pressure.
- Do not run pump without water.
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Pump Runs but Produces no Flow
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Pump is not primed.
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Flood suction then restart pump.
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Pump Fails to Prime
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Air is trapped inside pump.
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Disconnect discharge hose from pump. Flood suction hose,
restart pump and run pump until all air has been evacuated.
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Pump Loses Prime, Chattering Noise, Pressure Thread Fluctuates
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- Air leak in suction hose or inlet fittings.
- Clogged suction strainer.
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- Remove suction line and inspect it for a loose liner or
debris lodged in hose. Avoid all unnecessary bends. Do not
kink hose.
- Clean strainer.
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Low Pressure at Nozzle
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- Unloader valve is bypassing.
- Incorrect or worn nozzle.
- Restricted intake.
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- Make sure unloader is adjusted properly and bypass seat
is not leaking.
- Make sure nozzle is matched to the flow and pressure of
the pump. If the nozzle is worn, replace.
- Refer to above priming information.
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Pump is noisy
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Pump sucking air.
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Check suction manifold.
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Pressure Gauge Fluctuates
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- Valves worn or blocked by foreign bodies.
- Packing worn.
- Pumped liquid temperature too high.
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- Clean or replace valves.
- Replace packing.
- Reduce temperature of pumped liquid.
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| Over Pressure When Gun is Closed |
Leaking in unloader valve and incorrect setting.
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Control the valve and set new pressure level.
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| Pulsation |
Faulty pulsation damper. |
Check pre-charge; if low, recharge it or install a new one. |
| Low Pressure |
- Worn nozzle.
- Belt slippage.
- Air leak in inlet plumbing.
- Relief valve stuck, partially plugged or improperly
adjusted valve seat worn.
- Inlet suction strainer clogged or improperly sized.
- Worn Packing. Abrasives in pumped in
cavitation. Inadequate water.
- Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge valves.
- Worn inlet, discharge valve blocked or dirty.
- Leak in the discharge line.
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- Replace with nozzle of proper size.
- Tighten or replace with correct belt.
- Disassemble, reseal and reassemble.
- Clean and adjust relief valve; check for worn or dirty
valve seats. Kit available.
- Clean. Use adequate size. Check more frequently.
- Install proper filter. Suction at inlet manifold must be
limited to lifting less than 20 feet of water or 8.5 psi
vacuum.
- Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies.
- Replace worn valves, valve seats and/or discharge hose.
- Repair leak.
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| Pump Runs Extremely Rough, Pressure Very Low |
- Restricted inlet or air entering the inlet
plumbing. Proper size inlet plumbing;
- Inlet restrictions and/or air leaks. Stuck inlet or
discharge valve. Replace worn cup or cups.
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- Check for air tight seal.
- Clean out foreign material. Replace worn valves.
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| Water Leakage From Under Manifold. Slight Leakage |
Worn packing. |
Install new packing. |
| Oil Leaking in the Area of Crankshaft |
- Worn crankshaft seal or improperly installed oil seal
o-ring.
- Bad bearing.
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- Remove oil seal retainer and replace damaged o-ring
and/or seals.
- Replace bearing.
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| Excessive Play in the End of the Crankshaft Pulley |
Worn main bearing from excessive tension on drive belt.
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Replace crankcase bearing and/or tension drive belt.
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| Water in Crankcase |
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Humid air condensing into water inside the crankcase.
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Worn packing and/or piston rod sleeve, o-rings on
plunger retainer worn. Replace packing.
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Change oil intervals. Use any high grade automotive 30
weight non- detergent oil.
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Replace o-rings.
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| Oil Leaking from Underside of Crankcase |
Worn crankcase piston rod seals. |
Replace seals. |
| Oil Leaking at the Rear Portion of the Crankcase |
Worn crankcase piston rod seals. |
Replace seals. |
| Loud Knocking Noise in Pump |
- Pulley loose on crankshaft.
- Broken or worn bearing.
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- Check key and tighten set screw.
- Replace bearing.
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