Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs
first .
Every 8 Hours or Daily (see Operation Section)
• Check engine oil level
• Clean debris
• Lubricate o-rings
• Check spray gun
• Check high pressure hose
• Check / clean water inlet screen
• Check detergent siphoning tube / tank
Every 50 Hours or Yearly
• Clean air cleaner
• Inspect muffler and if equipped, spark arrester
Every 200 Hours or Yearly
• Replace engine air cleaner
Yearly
• Replace spark plug
• Clean cooling system
1
Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions .
2
See any authorized dealer for service .
General Recommendations
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the pressure washer . See any authorized
dealer for service .
Pump Oil
Do not attempt any oil maintenance on this pump . The
pump is pre-lubricated and sealed from the factory,
requiring no additional maintenance for the life of the
pump .
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Detergent Siphoning Check Ball
The check ball in detergent siphoning system may become
stuck from dried soap or minerals in water . The check ball
can be freed by performing the following:
WARNING! Chemical Burn Hazard . Chemicals
could cause burns resulting in death or serious
injury . Follow chemical manufacturer's label
instructions for proper use and handling of the chemical .
Following Shut Down, remove detergent siphoning hose
from barbed fitting on pump .
1 . Insert paper clip, or similar device, into barbed fitting
on pump and push down until ball moves .
2 . Reinstall detergent siphoning hose .
Spray Tip Maintenance
Clean an obstructed spray tip to correct a pulsing
sensation when squeezing the spray gun trigger .
1 . Following Shut Down, remove spray tip from spray
wand .
2 . Use a paper clip, or similar device, to free foreign
material .
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