Troy-Bilt 020210 Manual Del Propietário página 12

5
Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that
have been subiected to operator abuse or negllgence.To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
malntain the pressure washer as instructed in this manual
• Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
•Alt maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's
manual should be made at [east once each season.
• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at
the value marked on the tire or with{n 15 and 40
psL
Before Each Use
I. Check engine oil level.
2. Check water inlet screen for damage.
3. Check in-line filter for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.
6. Check spray gun, nozzle extension, and spray tips for
leaks.
7. Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris.
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. Inspectthe hose each time before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks,abrasions or bulging of cover,
damageor movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
WARNING
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
ratingof 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 leaksor tears. Replacethe filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you usedthe detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
I. Place chemical injection siphon/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2.
3.
4.
Attach black low pressure spray tip.
Flush for I-2 minutes.
Shut off engine.
IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF engine witl 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 connectionto 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:
Nozzle Extension
O-ring
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