Surface Preparation; Startup, Operation, Shutdown, And Storage - Maxus MX5223 Manual De Instrucciones

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Pre-Operation (Continued)
7. Install quick connect tip (See Figure 7).
Figure 7 - Quick Connect Tip
Operation

1. Surface Preparation

The following cleaning procedure will
help you organize your cleaning task
and ensures that you will achieve the
best results in the shortest amount of
time. Remember to use the spraying /
cleaning techniques mentioned in the
following section.
Before starting a pressure washer
cleaning job, prepare the surface you
intend to clean. Clear furniture from
the area and make sure that all
windows and doors are closed tightly.
Also, protect all plants and trees near
the cleaning area with a drop cloth. A
covering ensures that your plants won't
be sprayed by the detergents.
2. Start Up
ALWAYS use this start up procedure to
ensure that the unit is started safely and
properly.
in the pressure washer, thaw the
pressure washer in a warm room before
starting. DO NOT pour hot water on or
into the pump; internal parts will be
damaged.
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TRIGGER SAFETY LATCH
In the engaged position, the trigger
safety latch prevents the gun from being
triggered accidentally. Push the latch fully
Figure 8 - Trigger locked
1. Check engine oil levels. Add oil as
necessary.
2. Check fuel level. Add unleaded
gasoline (rated 86 octane or higher) as
required.
hot engine. Refueling a hot engine
could cause a fire. Use only fresh, clean
regular or unleaded gasoline. Close the
fuel shutoff valve during refueling.
3. Attach a garden hose to the inlet side
of the pump and connect it to the
water supply. Use a hose with an
internal diameter (I.D.) of 5/8 in. (1.58
cm) and a length of 50 ft. (15 m) or less.
codes require backflow prevention
when connecting to a fresh water
supply. Install a backflow preventer
upstream from the pump if necessary.
a. If inlet water pressure is over 100
psi, install a regulating water valve
at the garden hose connection.
b. Do not exceed 100˚ F (38˚ C) inlet
If water
water temperature.
has frozen
NOTE: The inlet water supply must have a
minimum flow rate of 5 gpm (19 lpm).
4. Turn the water supply ON.
up to engage it (See Figure 8 and 9).
Always engage the trigger safety latch
when the unit is not in use.
Engaged
Figure 9 - Trigger unlocked
dry. Be sure the water supply is
completely turned on before operating
the unit.
5. Trigger the gun until water sprays
DO NOT
refuel a
6. Open the fuel shutoff valve by
Some local
plumbing
Figure 10 - Throttle
6
Disengaged
Never run
the unit
from the tip indicating that all air is
purged from the system. Set the
trigger safety latch.
turning the lever to the right/"ON"
position. Close the choke (if the
engine is cold) by moving the choke
lever fully to the left. Move the
throttle fully to the left to the "Run"
or "Rabbit" position. Turn the
ON/OFF swirch to the "ON" position.