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PRESSUREWASHERMAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, dean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keeplinkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area
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 Spray Tip Extension
Examinehoseconnectionto spraygun and makesure it is
secure.Testtrigger by pressingit and makingsure it springs
backinto placewhenyou releaseit. Do not depressred button
andtest trigger. Youshould not be ableto presstrigger. Replace
spraygun immediatelyif it failsany of these tests.
Spray Tip Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following 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.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible 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
andsqueezesprayguntrigger,to releasehighpressure,every
timeyoustop engine.
3. Removespray tip from end of spray tip extension.
4. Usea small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
5. Removespray tip extension from spray gun.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through spray tip extension. Backflush
between30 to 60 seconds.
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7. Reinstall spray tip into spray tip extension.
8. Reconnectspray tip extension 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 spray tip.
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