Maintenance; General Recommendations; Electric Pressure Washer Maintenance; Spray Tip Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton PW101-2010 Manual Del Operador

Maintenance

General Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the electric pressure washer.
The electric pressure washer's warranty does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain the electric pressure washer as
instructed in this manual, including proper storage.
NOTICE Should you have questions about replacing
components on your electric pressure washer, please call
(800) 743-4115 for assistance.
Before Each Use
1. Clean debris.
2. Check water inlet screen for debris or damage.
3. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
4. Check spray gun operation.

Electric Pressure Washer Maintenance

Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from electric
pressure washer. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on
the front, rear and bottom of the electric pressure washer.
These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.
The electric pressure washer parts should be kept clean to
reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated
debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE Improper treatment of the electric pressure
washer can damage it and/or shorten its life.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Check and Clean Water Inlet Screen
Examine the screen on the unit's 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 leaks from 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.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Replacement hose rating MUST equal or exceed
maximum pressure rating of unit.
Check Spray Gun
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Test the trigger (A) by pressing the trigger
lock button (B) and making sure the trigger "springs back"
into place when you release it. You should not be able to
press the trigger without pressing the trigger lock button.
Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.

Spray Tip Maintenance

Excessive pump pressure can cause a pulsing sensation
felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials such as dirt, etc. A clogged
spray tip could lead to pump cycling ON/OFF or not turning
on even when there is some flow.
To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle by
following these instructions:
1. Press the master ON/OFF switch to the OFF (0)
position. Remove power cord plug from electrical outlet.
2. Disconnect water supply at the electric pressure
washer.
3. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press
trigger lock button and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release retained high water pressure.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when motor
is stopped and water is disconnected, which could result
in serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and
spray gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze
spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every time
you turn off pressure washer.
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