Before Each Use; After Each Use - Briggs & Stratton 1800 PSI Manual Del Operario

Before Each Use

1. Clean debris.
2. Check water inlet screen for damage.
3. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
4. Check cleaning tank for damage.
5. Check gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.
6. Purge pump of air and contaminants.
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the
pressure washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
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.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen (A) . Clean if it is clogged
or replace if it is torn.
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Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Check for cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings.
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Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger lock (red buttion) by pressing it and
making sure it springs back into place when you release it.
With trigger lock in latched position, test gun by squeezing
trigger. You should not be able to press trigger. Replace
spray gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.
The nozzle extensions use o-rings to prevent water leaks.
Normal usage will cause wear on these rings and mating
surfaces.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The
principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle
clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.
To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle
following these instructions:
1. Turn master ON/OFF switch to OFF.(Turn knob fully
counter-clockwise.) Disconnect water supply.
2. Press trigger lock (red button), pull spray gun trigger to
relieve pressure.
3. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
4. Use supplied cleaning wire or bent paper clip to free
any foreign material clogging or restricting nozzle.
5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
7. Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and move
master ON/OFF switch to ON.
8. Test pressure washer by operating with nozzle in every
available position.
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