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Section 5: Maintenance
1.Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and remove
2.Place
3.Place
4.Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described earlier in 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 restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle following these instructions:
1.Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2.Remove nozzle from end of nozzle extension.
3.Remove
4.Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material clogging or restricting nozzle (Figure 22).
Figure 22 — Nozzle Maintenance
Use wire here
to remove
debris.
5.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 23). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
Figure 23 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension
6.Reinstall nozzle and
7.Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
8.Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine.
9.Test pressure washer by operating with each quick connect nozzles.
O–Ring Maintenance
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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
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