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5
Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full valuefrom the warranty, the operator must maintain the
pressure washer as instructed in this manual.
• 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.
• All maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's
manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,
clean or replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer. Please refer to your
engine owner's manual for more details.
• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at
the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.
Before Each Use
I. Check engine oil level.
2. Check water inlet screen for damage.
3. Check in-line filter for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Check chemical injection hose and filter for damage.
6. Check spraygun and nozzle extension assemblyfor
leaks.
7. Rinseout garden hose to flush out debris.
PRESSURE WASHER
MAINTENANCE
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 eachtime before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks,abrasions or bulging of cover,
damageor movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
_IL WARNING
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
rating of unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examinethe filter on the detergent tube and clean if
clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.
Examinethe tube for leaksor tears. Replacethe filter or
tube if either isdamaged.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
Ifyou usedthe detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
I. Placechemical injection siphon/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
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4.
Attach black low pressure spray tip.
Flushfor I-2 minutes.
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
Examinethe hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it issecure. Test the trigger by pressingit and making
sure it "springs back" into placewhen you releaseit. Put
the safety latchin the ON position and test the trigger. You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Check In-Line Filter
Refer to Figure 17and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged,asfollows:
Nozzle Extension
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