MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects be- ing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and discon- nect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
nReconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
nTurn on the water supply.
cleaning the deck nozzles
See Figure 15.
There are two deck nozzles located under the cleaning deck. If these nozzle become clogged, it may be necessary to clean them.
To clean nozzles:
nUnplug the pressure washer.
nTurn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull the trigger to release water pressure.
nTilt the cleaning deck backwards to expose the spray bar.
nWith a wrench, remove the holders from each end of the spray bar then lift the nozzle from the holder.
nUsing a straightened paper clip or nozzle cleaning tool (not provided), free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the nozzle.
nUsing a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the outside to the inside).
nSlide the nozzle back into the holder.
nPlace the holder and the spray bar and retighten.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center.
nozzle maintenance
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle.
nUnplug the pressure washer.
nTurn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nRemove the nozzle from the spray wand. NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face.
nUsing a straightened paper clip or nozzle cleaning tool (not provided), free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the nozzle.
nUsing a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the outside to the inside).
changing the HIGH PRESSURE filter
See Figure 16.
Once you have cleaned the deck nozzles, if the water still doesn’t flow freely from the spray bar, it may be necessary to replace the high pressure filter.
To replace the filter:
nUnplug the pressure washer.
nPlace a flathead screwdriver in the cleaning deck inlet plug. The slot in the top of the filter will cause it to turn so it can be lifted out of the machine.
nOnce the filter is removed from the inlet plug, replace it with a new filter (not included).
nUsing a flat head screwdriver, turn the filter until it can no longer be seen over the top of the inlet plug.
STORING the pressure washer
Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the machine. Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
It is important to store this product in a
NOTE: Use of a pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine.
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