SHUTDOWN, FLUSHING AND STORAGE
WARNING
Pressure Relief Procedure |
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To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury | , |
including fluid injection and splashing in the eyes, or on the skin, always follow this procedure whenever you stop spraying for more than 10 minutes, when shutting down, and before checking or repairing any part of the system.
1.Engage the trigger safety latch.
2.Turn the air supply off.
3.Disconnect the air supply.
4.Shut off the water supply.
5.Disengage the trigger safety latch and trigger the gun to relieve pressure, and then engage the trigger safety latch again.
6.Before
MAINTENANCE
Observing regular maintenance intervals helps ensure that you get maximum performance and life from the pressure washer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury | , |
including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or |
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on the skin, or injury from moving parts, always |
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follow the Pressure Relief Procedure Warning before proceeding.
1.If the pressure washer will be exposed to freezing temperatures, drain all water out of the pump. If it must be stored in freezing temperatures, flush the unit with a 50%
CAUTION
If water does freeze in the pressure washer, thaw it in a warm room before trying to start it. DO NOT pour hot water on or into the pump!
2.After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure washer with a clean, damp cloth.
3. Perform | the appropriate maintenance. See |
maintenance chart. | |
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Interval | What to do |
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Daily | Clean water inlet screen and filter. |
| Lubricate air motor (if there is not automatic |
| oiling) by placing 15 drops of light machine |
| oil in the pump air inlet. |
Each 40 | Check that the packing nut is tight. Tighten |
hours of | snug. Overtightening will damage |
operation | packings. See the appropriate pump |
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or injury from moving parts, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure Warning before proceeding.
Problem | Cause | Solution |
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Pump does not | Loose or broken pump parts. | Disassemble, check, repair. |
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operate or no water | Restricted line or inadequate air supply. | Clear, increase. |
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flow | Exhausted water supply. | Refill. |
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| Clogged fluid hoses. | Clean or replace. |
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| Fluid intake or piston valves need | Adjust. |
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| adjustment. | See separate air motor Instruction Manual. |
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| Damaged air motor. |
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Pump operates but | Insufficient air supply. | Increase. |
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output is low | Exhausted water supply. | Refill. |
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| Obstructed gun or tip. | Clear. |
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| Damaged pump packings. | Replace. |
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| Piston or intake valve worn or held open. | Repair. See separate pump Instruction Manual. |
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Frequent or | Running pump dry. | Do not run pump without water. |
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premature failure of | Abrasive material in the fluid being pumped. | Install proper filtration on pump inlet plumbing. |
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the packings | Inlet water temperature too high. | Check water temperature; may not exceed 200_ F |
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| Overpressurizing pump or excessive cycle | Check inlet air pressure. Adjust regulator if |
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| rate. | necessary. |
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Erratic or accelerated | Exhausted water supply. | Refill. |
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operation | Fluid intake or piston valve worn. | Repair. See separate pump Instruction Manual. |
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