CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DETERGENTS
• Use detergents designed for power washers. Hardware
stores or home centers may offer detergents for different
cleaning projects. The cleaning solution should be the
consistency of water in order to prevent detergent bottle
and spray tip from clogging.
• This system applies detergent under low pressure
using the black spray tip only. The cleaning power of the
detergent is enhanced when applied with low pressure
and enough time is given to break down dirt and grime.
• When finished applying detergent, remove excess
detergent from the on board tank and run one tank of
clear water using the low pressure black spray tip to
thoroughly clean all excess detergent out.
• Remove and clean the detergent filter on the siphon
tube to avoid detergent from caking and clogging the
filter.
• ALWAYS spray detergent on a dry surface.
• DO NOT pre-soak area. Wetting the surface first dilutes
the detergent and reduces its cleaning ability.
• DO NOT allow detergent to dry on surface. On vertical
surfaces, apply detergent to lower surfaces first and
work your way up to prevent streaks in the dirt and
grime. Rinse detergent by pressure washing from
bottom up for same reason.
• For tough stains, it may be necessary to reapply the
detergent and use a bristled brush to scrub the stain.
Subsequent power washing after brushing should
successfully remove dirt.
CLEANING GARDEN HOSE ADAPTER
The screens inside the garden hose adapter should be
cleaned periodically.
1. Rinse with clean water.
2. Place back into the adapter.
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CLEANING SPRAY TIPS
A clogged spray tip can significantly reduce water pressure
and/or cause the unit to pulsate while spraying.
1. Turn off the unit and the water supply.
2. Relieve any pressure trapped in the hose by squeezing
the trigger 2-3 times, then lock the spray gun.
3. ALWAYS remove spray tips before cleaning.
4. Using the spray tip cleaner provided, insert the wire into
the spray tip hole and slide back and forth until debris
is dislodged.
5. Back flush water through the spray tip using a garden
hose and highest pressure available (hold thumb over
water nozzle to increase pressure).
STORAGE
1. When the pressure washing session is complete, turn
off the power switch.
2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
3. Turn off the water supply. Pull the trigger on the spray
gun 2-3 times to drain out excess water and to release
any remaining water pressure.
4. Disconnect the garden hose adapter from the water
inlet. Do not allow the power washer to run with no
water flowing through it.
5. It is recommended to run pump saver through the pump
and high pressure hose.
a. Install the pump saver by attaching the bottle to the
garden hose adaptor and open the valve on the
bottle.
b. Plug in the power-cord and turn the pressure washer