Check In-Line Filter, Ring, Orifice | Briggs & Stratton 2500 PSI

Speed Clean™ 2500 PSI Pressure Washer

To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:

1.Set up the pressure washer as described in “Preparing Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect the water supply and turn water on.

2.Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun.

1.Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply.

2.Detach the nozzle extension from the spray gun.Twist the nozzle clockwise to the stream position. Using the supplied 2mm (5/64) allen wrench, remove the orifice from the end of the nozzle extension (Figure 15).

Figure 15 — Removing and Cleaning Orifice

3.Start the engine according to instructions in “How To Use Your Pressure Washer”.

4.Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun and hold.

5.When the water supply is steady and constant, engage the safety latch and refasten the nozzle extension.

Check In-Line Filter

Refer to Figure 13 and service the in-line filter if it becomes clogged, as follows:

Figure 13 — Clean In-Line Filter

Filter Screen

Nozzle Extension

O-ring

1.Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension. Flush the screen, spray gun, and adjustable nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

2.If the screen is damaged, the o-ring kit contains a replacement in-line filter screen and an o-ring. If undamaged, reuse screen.

3.Place the in-line filter screen into the threaded end of the nozzle extension. Direction does not matter. Push the screen in with the eraser end of a pencil until it rests flat at the bottom of the opening.Take care to not bend the screen.

4.Place the o-ring into the recess. Push the o-ring snugly against the in-line filter screen.

5.Assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun, as described earlier in this manual.

Nozzle Maintenance

A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or rest.ricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle using the tools included with your pressure washer and follow these instructions:

Orifice

3.Remove the in-line filter from the other end of the nozzle extension.

4.Use the wire included in the kit (or a small paper clip) to free any foreign material clogging or restricting the orifice (Figure 15).

5.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through the nozzle extension

(Figure 16). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.Turn the adjustable nozzle extension to stream spray and move the nozzle from low to high while flushing.

Figure 16 — Backflushing the Nozzle

6.Reinstall the orifice and in-line filter into the nozzle extension. DO NOT overtighten the orifice with the allen wrench.

7.Reconnect the nozzle extension to the spray gun.

8.Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water, and start the engine.

9.Test the pressure washer by operating with nozzle in the high and in the low positions.