GENERAL
MAmNTENANCE
I
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.
NOTE:
Should you have questions about replacing
components
on your Troy°Bilt pressure washer, please call
i-888-6 i i -6708
for assistance.
o 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.
o All maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's
manual should be made at least once each season.
o Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,
clean or replace the air fiiter.A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fueloair mixture and help your
engine run better
and last longer, Please refer to your
engine owner's manual for more details.
o [f equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at
the value marked on the tire or within
I 5 and 40 psi.
Each Use
engine oil level.
water inlet screen for damage.
in-line filter for damage.
high pressure hose for leaks.
chemical injection
hose and filter for damage.
spray gun and nozzle extension assembly for
Before
I.
Check
2.
Check
3.
Check
4.
Check
5.
Check
6.
Check
leaks.
7.
Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris.
PRESSURE WASHER
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
exisL replace the hose immediately.
,_
WARNING
1
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it,
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
rating
of unit.
Check
Detergent
Siphon[nsTube
Examine
the filter on the detergent
tube and clean if
dogged.The
tube should fit tightly on the barbed
fitting.
Examine
the tube for leaks or 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.
Place chemical injection siphon/filter
in a bucket full of
clean water.
2.
Attach
black low pressure
spray tip.
3.
Flush for I-2 minutes.
4.
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
trigger
lock
in the
ON
position
and test
the
tri88er.You
should
not be able to
press
the
trigger.
Check
In-Line
Filter
Refer to Figure 17 and service the inoline filter if it
becomes dogged, as follows:
Nozzle Extension
Oorin