Model # 1538-0 Official Generac pressure washer

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#10

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Unit decal

Part #187890

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#37

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Qc, m22 fm

Part #185923

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Decal, qui

Part #187918

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#22

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Oil bottle

Part #BB3061B

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#35

Pump diagram

Saver kit

Part #185933

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#16

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Handle kit

Part #187891

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#11

Pump diagram

O-ring

Part #93876

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#38

Pump diagram

Spindle kit

Part #B3479

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#16

Pump diagram

M8 fl wash

Part #B2665

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Hook

Part #B2759B

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Symptoms for gas pressure washers

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Why won't my pressure washer mix in the detergent?

Main causes: using a high-pressure spray tip when applying detergent, clogged siphon tube, chemical injection system fai…

Why is smoke coming from the pressure washer's exhaust?

Main causes: overfilling engine with oil, improper fuel/air mixture, choke system problems, dirty carburetor, engine nee…

Why won't the pressure washer starter rope retract?

Main causes: broken recoil spring, damaged recoil starter…

Why does my pressure washer's engine lose power?

Main causes: dirty air filter, stale fuel, clogged or dirty carburetor, bad unloader valve…

Why is the spray from my pressure washer weak?

Main causes: insufficient water supply, clogged water inlet screen, clogged pressure hose, faulty pump check valves, stu…

Why doesn't my pressure washer recoil starter work?

Main causes: damaged recoil starter, oil inside cylinder, locked up engine piston…

Why does my pressure washer spray too hard?

Main causes: faulty unloader valve, bad pressure regulator…

Why won't my pressure washer engine start?

Main causes: stale fuel, gummed up carburetor, engine needs tune up, throttle and choke controls need adjustment, bad re…

Why does water spray out of my pressure washer's pressure relief valve?

Main causes: pump running for more than 5 minutes when the spray wand isn't being used, faulty pressure relief valve, ba…

Repair guides for gas pressure washers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your pressure washer.

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How to install a pressure washer check valve kit

Air in the inlet water supply can damage the check valves. If the pump won’t build up pressure due to damaged check valv…

Repair difficulty

Time required

120 minutes or less

How to install a pressure washer O-ring kit

O-rings seal fittings on the pressure washer pump. Damaged seals allow water to leak from the pump. Follow these steps t…

Repair difficulty

Time required

45 minutes or less

How to install a pressure washer chemical injection kit

The chemical injection valve draws detergent into the pump. If it’s not drawing detergent, use a repair kit to replace t…

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your pressure washers

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Model # 1538-0 Official Generac pressure washer

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Symptoms for gas pressure washers

Why won't my pressure washer mix in the detergent?

Why is smoke coming from the pressure washer's exhaust?

Why won't the pressure washer starter rope retract?

Why does my pressure washer's engine lose power?

Why is the spray from my pressure washer weak?

Why doesn't my pressure washer recoil starter work?

Why does my pressure washer spray too hard?

Why won't my pressure washer engine start?

Why does water spray out of my pressure washer's pressure relief valve?

Repair guides for gas pressure washers

How to install a pressure washer check valve kit

How to install a pressure washer O-ring kit

How to install a pressure washer chemical injection kit

Effective articles & videos to help repair your pressure washers

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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