MAINTENANCE
STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
It is important to store this product in a
NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine.
Discharge Fuel:
Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored gas can go stale in 30 days.
Remove the drain screw from the carburetor float chamber and discharge fuel.
Engine Oil:
Drain the oil and replace with fresh, clean oil.
Spark Plug:
Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. Pour about a teaspoon of clean,
Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as neces- sary.
Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.
Air Filter:
Clean the air filter.
Hoses, Detergent Bucket, and Pump:
Flush the injection hose with clean water for 1 - 2 minutes. Remove all hoses. Empty the pump by pulling on the recoil starter about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from the pump.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
Pull the recoil starter grip three or four times to clean oil from the combustion chamber.
Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe oil from the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s manual.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
Maintenance Items | Every | Every | Every | Every | Every | Every |
| 8 hrs. | 20 hrs. | 50 hrs. | 200 hrs. | 500 hrs. | 1,000 hrs. |
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Clean engine & check bolts & nuts | X |
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Check and refill engine oil | X |
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Change engine oil* |
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Clean spark plug |
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Clean air cleaner |
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Replace air cleaner element |
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Clean fuel cup |
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Clean & adjust spark plug & electrodes |
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Replace spark plug |
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Remove carbon from cylinder head** |
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Check & adjust valve clearance** |
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Clean & adjust carburetor** |
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Replace fuel lines |
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Overhaul engine if necessary** |
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*Initial oil change should be performed after the first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every 50 hours of use. Do not pour old oil down sewage drains, into garden soil, or into open streams. Your local zoning or environmental regulations will give you more detailed instruction on proper disposal.
** Have performed by your nearest service center
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