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PRESSUREWASHERMAINTENANCE
CleanDebris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keeplinkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Pressurewasher parts should be kept clean to reduce the
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
* Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer can
damage it and shorten its life.
• DONOTinsertany objectsthroughcoolingslots.
A WAFtNIN(_ The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure,every
timeyoustopengine.
3. Remove nozzlefrom end of nozzleextension.
4. Usea small paperclip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle (A).
* Usea soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
* Usea vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Checkand Clean inlet Screen
Examinegarden hose inlet screen. Cleanif it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse, inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damageor movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
A WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leadingto serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
• ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examinehoseconnectionto spraygun and makesure it is
secure.Testtrigger by pressingit and makingsure it springs
backinto placewhenyou releaseit. Do not depressredbutton
andtest trigger.Youshould not beableto presstrigger. Replace
spraygun immediatelyif it fails anyof thesetests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
causeof excessive pump pressure is a nozzleclogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzle following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
5. Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzleextension. Back flush
between30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstallnozzleinto nozzleextension.
8. Reconnect nozzleextension to spray gun.
9. Makesure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect nozzle.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit, item 7175116, at your local
Searsor by calling 1-800-4-MY-NOME (469-4663) or online
at www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure
washer. This kit includes replacemento-rings and a water
inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to
service your unit's o-rings.
A WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswithsealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
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