Pump Maintenance
For Model 01778 (2400 PSI):
Changing Pump Oil
Change oil every 50 hours or once yearly, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: You must purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil,
Part # 190585GS, from your local servicing dealer.
Change pump oil as follows:
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Drain engine oil and fuel from pressure washer.
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Use an allen wrench to remove the black pump oil cap
between the high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet.
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Tilt the pressure washer to the side to drain the oil
completely from the pump into an approved container.
•
Tilt the pressure washer in the opposite direction and fill the
pump with the recommended oil through the same opening (a
small funnel may be helpful).
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Install the black pump oil cap and tighten firmly.
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Set the pressure washer in the upright position. Add fuel and
engine oil.
For Models 01779 (2700 PSI) & 01780 (3500 PSI):
Changing Pump Oil
Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every
200 hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: When changing pump oil, use only high quality
nondetergent 30 weight oil. Use no special additives.
Change pump oil as follows:
•
Clean area around brass oil drain plug at the bottom of the
pump.
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Remove oil drain plug. Drain oil completely into an approved
container.
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When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and
tighten firmly.
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Clean area around pump oil dipstick. Remove dipstick and fill
pump with recommended oil to the "Full" mark on the
dipstick.
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Install the pump oil dipstick.
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Wipe up any spilled oil.
Pressure Washer
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
See the engine owner's manual for instructions on how to
properly maintain the engine.
CAUTION!
with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to
cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.Thoroughly
wash exposed areas with soap and water. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION
CENTERS.
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
STORAGE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and "freeze"
pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for
more than 30 days, follow this procedure:
1.
Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter into a pail
of clean water while running pressure washer in low
pressure mode. Flush for one to two minutes.
2.
Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove all hoses.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
3.
Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling the recoil
handle about 6 times.This should remove most of the liquid
in the pump.
4.
Draw RV antifreeze (non-alcohol) into the pump by pouring
the solution into a 3-foot section of garden hose connected
to inlet adapter and pulling recoil handle twice.
If available, use PumpSaver in place of RV antifreeze and
follow package instructions.
5.
Store unit in a clean, dry area.
STORING THE ENGINE
See the engine owner's manual for instructions on how to
properly prepare the engine for storage.
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Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact