Homelite HL80833 User Manual

15 — English

Engine fails to start

1.  No fuel in tank

1.  Fill tank

2.  Engine switch in OFF position

2.  Turn engine switch to ON position

3.  Spark plug shorted or fouled

3.  Replace spark plug

4.  Spark plug is broken (cracked 

porcelain or electrodes broken)

4.  Replace spark plug

5.  Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, 

or disconnected from spark plug

6.  Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug

6.  Ignition inoperative

7. Contact authorized service center

Engine hard to start

1.  Water in gasoline

1.  Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel

2.  Weak spark at spark plug

2.  Contact authorized service center

Engine lacks power

1.  Dirty air filter

1.  Clean or replace air filter

Detergent fails to mix with 
spray

1.  Detergent  injection  hose  is  not 

properly submerged

1.  Insert injection hose into detergent   

container or detergent bottle

2.  High pressure nozzle attached

2.  Use Soap Blaster

™

 Nozzle to apply 

detergent

Pump doesn’t produce 
pressure

1.  Low pressure nozzle installed

1.  Replace with high pressure nozzle

2.  Inadequate water supply

2.  Provide adequate water flow

3. Trigger handle or spray wand leaks

3.  Check connections and / or replace trigger 

handle or spray wand

4.  Nozzle is clogged

4.  Clean nozzle

5.  Pump is faulty

5.  Contact authorized service center

6.  Air in line

6.  Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to remove 

air from line

Machine doesn’t reach high 
pressure

1.  Diameter  of  garden  hose  is  too 

small

1.  Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose

2.  Water supply is restricted

2.  Check  garden  hose  for  kinks,  leaks,  and 

blockages

3.  Not enough inlet water

3.  Open water source full force

4.  Wrong nozzle is attached

4.  Attach the high pressure nozzle

5.  Air in hose causing spray bar to turn 

too slowly

5.  Disconnect trigger handle and let water run 

until steady stream

Striping, swirl patterns, 
or other marks appear in 
cleaned surface

1.  Pace is too fast

1.  Slow your pace

2.  Surface  cleaner  brush  skirt  bristles 

are worn

2.  Replace surface cleaner brush skirt

3.  Feet on frame assembly are worn

3.  Replace frame assembly feet

4.  Air in hose causing spray bar to turn 

too slowly

4.  Disconnect trigger handle and let water run 

until steady stream