Maintenance; Storing The Pressure Washer; General Maintenance; Nozzle Maintenance - PowerStroke PS171433 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, disconnect
unit from power supply, and pull trigger to release water
pressure. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an authorized service center.

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

See Figure 13.
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while
squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or
dirty nozzle.

MAINTENANCE

 Unplug the pressure washer.
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face.
 Using a straightened paper clip or nozzle cleaning tool
(not provided), free any foreign materials clogging or
restricting the nozzle.
 Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back
flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards
or from the outside to the inside).
 Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
 Turn on the water supply.

STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER

See Figure 14.
NOTE: Regular use of pump protector will give you
better performance of the unit and increase the life of
the pump. See the Replacement Parts List for available
sizes and part numbers and call customer service at
1-877-617-3501 to order.
Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
machine. Store in a dry, covered area where the weather
can't damage it.
It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always
empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent
bucket before storing.
 Make sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position.
 Disconnect the water connection.
 Tilt the unit as shown to allow any remaining water in the
pump to drain from the water inlet.
NOTICE:
The use of a pump protector is strongly encouraged to
prevent cold weather damage during storage over the
winter months.
 Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store as shown.
Do not allow the hose to become kinked.
 Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.
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