MAINTENANCE
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 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.Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension.
3.Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip (Figure 18).
Figure 18 — Nozzle Maintenance
Use wire here
to remove
debris
4.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 19). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
Figure 19 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension
5.Reinstall spray tip into nozzle extension.
6.Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
7.Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine.
8.Test pressure washer by operating with each quick connect spray tip.
O–Ring Maintenance
Through the normal operation of your pressure washer,
An
To remove a worn or damaged
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
•NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replace
Pump Oil Maintenance
This model does not require any pump maintenance.The pump is
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to properly maintain the engine.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.
•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.
•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
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