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GeneralRecommendations
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the life of the pressure washer. See any Sears or
other qualified service dealerfor service.
The pressurewasher warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To
receivefull value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain pressurewasher as instructed in this manual
including proper storage as detailed in Storage.
Some adjustments will needto be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedule chart.
NOTICE Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replacethe air filter. A new spark plug and clean air
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
controldevices and systemsmay be performedby any non=
road engine repair establishment or individual. However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work
must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. Seethe
Emissions Warranty.
Before Each Use
1. Check engineoil level.
2. Cleandebris.
3. Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Check gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.
6. Purge pump of air and contaminants.
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.
Checkand CleanInlet 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.
_i, 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.
•NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
•ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gunand Nozzle Extension
Examinehose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into placewhen 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.
NozzleMaintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
causeof excessivepump 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.
_i, 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.
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 safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure,every
timeyoustopengine.
*Usea soft bristle brush to loosen cakedon dirt, oil, etc.
*Usea vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
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