Briggs & Stratton 01805 Engine Maintenance, Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants, Pump Maintenance

Pressure Washer

Purge Pump of Air and

Contaminants

To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:

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

2.Pull trigger on spray gun and hold.

NOTE: Purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil, item number 190585GS, by contacting nearest authorized service center.

Change pump oil as follows:

1.Drain engine oil and fuel from pressure washer.

2.Use 8mm allen wrench to remove black oil cap from pump. It’s found between high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet (Figure 27).

3.When water stream is steady and constant, engage safety latch.

To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:

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

2.Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.

3.Start engine.

4.Squeeze trigger on spray gun and hold.

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

O–Ring Maintenance

O-Rings keep the connections of the hoses and spray gun tight and leak–free.Through normal operation of the pressure washer, they may become worn or damaged.

An O–Ring Maintenance Kit is provided with the pressure washer which includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service the o-rings. Note that not all of the parts in the kit will be used on your unit.

To remove a worn or damaged o–ring; use a small flathead screwdriver to get underneath the o-ring and pry it off.

Pump Maintenance

NOTE: Model 01806 (2650 PSI) does not require any pump maintenance.The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring no additional lubrication for the life of the pump.

For Model 01805 (2500 PSI) & 01936 (2550 PSI):

Changing Pump Oil

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

Figure 27 - Changing Pump Oil

Oil Cap

3.Tilt pressure washer to drain oil into an approved container until it drips slowly from the pump.

4.Tilt pressure washer in opposite direction and empty premeasured pump oil bottle into same opening (a small funnel may be helpful).

5.Install black oil cap on pump and tighten firmly.

6.Set pressure washer in upright position. Add fuel and engine oil.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

See the engine owner’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.

CAUTION! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE

RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO

COLLECTION CENTERS.

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