Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt when squeezing spray
gun trigger may be caused by excessive
pump pressure. Typical causes of excessive
pump pressure are nozzle clog or restriction.
Immediately clean nozzle as follows:
WARNING
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
1. Turn engine and water supply OFF.
NOTE: Keep high-pressure hose connected
to pump and spray gun while system is
pressurized.
2. Relieve spray gun water pressure.
3. Remove nozzle from lance.
4. See
Figure
4-2. Use a paper clip to remove
debris.
5. See
Figure
4-3. Remove lance from spray
gun and back flush thoroughly.
6. Install nozzle on lance.
7. Install lance on spray gun.
Figure 4-2.Remove Debris
Figure 4-3.Back Flush Lance
8. Verify hose is connected to pump water
inlet, and high-pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump.
9. Turn water ON.
10. Start engine.
11. Test power washer by operating with each
quick connect nozzle.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Oil Recommendations
To maintain the product warranty, the engine
oil should be serviced in accordance with the
recommendations of this manual. For your
convenience, maintenance kits designed and
intended for use on this product are available
from the manufacturer that include engine oil,
oil filter, air filter, spark plug(s), a shop towel
and funnel. These kits can be obtained from
an Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD).
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
Only high-quality detergent oils classified for
service SJ or higher are recommended. DO
NOT use special additives.
Climate
viscosity. See chart to select correct viscosity.
(000106b)
* Below 50°F (10°C) use of SAE 30 will result
in hard start.
** Above 80°F (27°C) use of 10W30 may
cause increased oil consumption. Inspect oil
level more frequently.
Inspect Engine Oil Level
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place power washer on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See
000109
000131
4. See
5. Add
6. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
determines
10W-30**
5W-30
Figure 4-4. Oil Viscosity
Figure
4-5. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-5. Engine Oil Fill
Figure
4-6. Screw dipstick into filler
neck.Verify proper oil level on dipstick.
Figure 4-6. Oil Level
recommended
necessary.
proper
engine
oil
SAE 30*
000130
000115
000116
engine
oil
as
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