Before Each Use - Troy-Bilt 01905 Manual Del Propietário

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Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressurewasher warranty does not cover itemsthat have
been subjectedto operator abuseor negligence.Toreceive furl
value from the warranty,the operator must maintainthe
pressurewasher as instructedin this manual.
• Some adjustmentswill need to be madeperiodlcaily to
properly maintainyour pressurewasher.Check the spray
gun and adjustablenozzle extension assembly for wear.
•Alt maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's
manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should cleanor replacethe spark plug,
clean or replacethe air fiiter.A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-alr mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.Pleaserefer to your
engine owner's manualfor more details.
• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at
the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.
Before Each Use
I. Check engine oil level.
2. Check water inlet screen for damage.
3. Check in-linefilter for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.
6. Check spraygun and nozzle extension assemblyfor leaks.
7. Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris before
connecting to pressure washer.
PRESSURE WASHER
MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine the screen on the water inlet.Clean it if the
screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged.
Check High Pressure Hose
The high pressure hose can develop leaksfrom wear,
kinking, or abuse.
Inspect
the hose each time before using
it. Check for cuts,
leaks,
abrasions or bulging of cover,
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
_IL WARNING
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace Ft.
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
rating of unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if
clogged.The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.
Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
I. Placechemical injection slphon/filter in a bucket full of
dean water.
2. Attach black low pressure spray tip.
3. Flush for I-2 minutes.
4. Shut off engine.
IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF engine will not
release pressure in the system. When the engine has
shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to
relieve the pressure in the hose.
Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure.Test the trigger by pressing it and making
sure it"springs back" into place when you release it. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger.You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Check In-Line Filter
Refer to Figure 10 and service the in-linefilter if it
becomes clogged,as follows:
Filter Screen
Nozzle Extension
O-rir
I. Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high
pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray
gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle
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