Pace Hydraulic Powered Pressure Washer Troubleshooting Manual

Hydraulic Powered Pressure Washer
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Water is discharged from this machine at very high pressure. Never point the spray wand at persons or any part
of the human body. High pressure water may result in severe personal injury.
2.
Never tie open the spray gun trigger or start the machine with the spray gun unattended. High-pressure flow
could cause the gun and wand to fly around causing personal injury or property damage.
3.
Do not run acids, petroleum-based solvents, highly chlorinated materials or insecticides through this pump.
Damage to internal parts could result. Use only detergents formulated for use with pressure washers and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
When using this machine, wear goggles or a face shield to protect eyes from spray, chemicals or back-spattered
materials.
OPERATION
1.
Fill tank with water or turn on water supply. (Pump must have positive head pressure.)
2.
Hook up hydraulic hoses.
3.
With machine at idle, engage hydraulics, then increase engine rpm until desired water psi is reached.
4.
Grasp gun firmly. Point wand at object to be cleaned and squeeze the trigger. Experimenting with the distance
the nozzle tip is held from the surface to be cleaned is recommended. The closer the tip, the greater the impact;
however, as the tip is moved farther back a larger area can be covered. Avoid opening and closing the trigger
gun in rapid succession, as this is hard on the unloader valve.
5.
Pump must be horizontal when operating.
MAINTENANCE
1.
Before shut down, wash off the pump and orbit motor to rinse off any foreign material.
2.
Wipe down hose and coil for storage. Inspect hose daily for cuts or abrasions.
3.
Change pump oil every 200 hours. Check oil level daily and “Top Off” as required. Use 30-weight nondetergent oil.
PROTECT AGAINST FREEZING TEMPERATURES
1.
Remove suction hose from water supply and place hose in a container of ethylene glycol anti-freeze.
2.
Start the machine. When you see anti-freeze coming from the nozzle, trigger the gun a couple of times. This
will allow the unloader valve to be purged.
NOTE: After water is purged from the system, anti-freeze can be captured for reuse.
Hydraulic Powered Pressure Washer
TROUBLE SHOOTING
(Both hydraulic and water systems)
Symptom
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Pump runs but produces no flow
Pump is not primed
Flood suction line then restart pump. Check the screen
In the pump inlet hose fitting.
Nozzle in low PSI mode
Pull or push nozzle into High PSI mode.
Nozzle plugged
Clean nozzle. (see nozzle-cleaning brochure)
Air leak in suction hose or
inlet fittings
Remove suction hose and test for leaks by pressurizing
with water. Make sure thread sealant has been used on
all fittings.
Suction line is blocked,
collapsed, or too small
Inspect it for a loose liner, kinks or debris lodged in
hose.
Clogged suction strainer
Clean strainer.
Unloader valve is by-passing
Make sure unloader is adjusted properly and by-pass
seat is not leaking.(unloader valve adjustment brochure)
Incorrect or worn nozzle
Make sure nozzle is matched to the flow and pressure
of the pump. If the nozzle is worn, replace it.
Restricted intake
Refer to priming info.
Dirt in check valves
Clean check valves. (see check valve cleaning brochure)
Almost always caused by
not being able to get
enough water at the inlet
Check the suction line for kinks, restrictions, clogged
inlet line or strainer, too many elbows, or a reducer
fitting installed in the line somewhere.
The water suction line is too
Small for its length
A ¾” diameter line is recommended. If the line is
real long, 1” diameter may be needed.
The water level in the supply
tank is too low
The pump should always be below the water level in
the supply tank.
The unloader valve on the
water pump is unloading
Try adjusting the unloader valve to reduce its pressure
setting. This can also be caused by the vehicle’s
hydraulic system relief valve being set too close to
The operating pressure required by the pressure
Washer. The hydraulic relief valve must be set at
Least 300 PSI above the operating pressure of the
washer. This should be checked with a pressure gauge.
Particles of dirt or sand
in the spray tip orifice
Remove spray tip orifice and clean.
Dirt in check valves
Clean check valves. (see check valve cleaning brochure)
Not enough oil getting
to the hydraulic motor flow
meter
Increase vehicle RPM. Check circuit with a hydraulic
flow meter to assure that the flow meets minimum
requirements.
Hydraulic motor slowing
or stalling
Vehicle system pressure relief valve may be set to
low. It should be checked with a pressure gauge to
assure that it is set at a high enough pressure.
The spray nozzle orifice
may be wore out
Inspect this orifice for wear or incorrect sizing and
replace if necessary.
Pump loses prime
Chattering noise, pressure fluctuates
Low pressure at nozzle
Unit makes knocking noises
The unit makes chattering noise
Unit doesn’t develop good pressure