Briggs & Stratton 020239-1 owner manual Nozzle Maintenance, Ring Maintenance, Pump Maintenance

SpeedClean™ 2200 PSI Pressure Washer

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

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

4.Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described earlier in manual.

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

7.Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.

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

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

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 restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the orifice following these instructions:

1.Shut off engine and turn off water supply.

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

Figure 15 — Removing and Cleaning Orifice

Orifice

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

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

5.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 16). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.Turn adjustable nozzle extension to stream spray and move nozzle from low to high while flushing.

Figure 16 — Backflushing the Nozzle

O–Ring Maintenance

Purchase an O–Ring/Maintenance Kit, part number 191922GS by contacting the nearest authorized service center. It is not included with the pressure washer.This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit’s o-rings.

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 o-ring or seal.

Pump Maintenance

Changing Pump Oil

Change oil every 50 hours or once yearly, whichever occurs first.

NOTE: Purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil, item number 190586GS, by contacting the nearest authorized service center.

Change pump oil as follows:

1.Drain engine oil and fuel from pressure washer.

2.Use a 8mm allen wrench to remove black pump oil cap between high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet (Figure 17).

Figure 17 - Changing Pump Oil

Oil Cap

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