5
Maintenance
GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure washer 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
pressure washer as instructed in this manual.
• Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure
washer.
Check
the
spray
gun and adjustable nozzle extension assembly for wear.
• All maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's
manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,
clean or replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer. Please refer to your
engine owner's manual for 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-line filter for damage.
4.
Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5.
Check chemical injection hose and filter for damage.
6.
Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembly 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 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.
_IL WARNING
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
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 leaksor 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 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 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 17 and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
Nozzle Extension
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