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PRESSUREWASHERMAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, dean 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 reducethe
risk of overheatingand ignition of accumulated debris.
• Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• Usea soft bristle brush to loosen cakedon dirt, oil, etc.
• Usea vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
[ NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
_shorten ts fe.
__DO NOTinsertany objectsthroughcoolingslots.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examinegarden hose inlet screen. Clean if 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 damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and itsunderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
, NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
• ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gun and Hozzle Extension
Examinehose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into place when you releaseit. Do not depress red
button and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
HozzJe Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may becaused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzlefollowing these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
,_ underlying tissues, leadingto serious injuryand
)ossible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keephigh pressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
, ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirectionpressred buttonand
squeezesprayguntrigger,to releasehigh pressure,everytime
you stopengine.
3. Remove nozzlefrom end of nozzleextension.
4. Usea small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle (A).
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Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Backflush
between30 to 60 seconds.
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Reinstall nozzleinto nozzleextension.
Reconnectnozzle extension to spray gun.
Makesure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect nozzle.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663) or online at
www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure washer.
This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and
water inlet filter. Referto the instruction sheet provided in the
kit to service your unit's o-rings.
WARHIHG
The high pressurestream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
• NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswith sealantof anykind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
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