Briggs & Stratton 20224 manual Engine Maintenance, Nozzle Maintenance, Ring Maintenance

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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, o–rings are used to keep the connections of the hoses and spray gun tight and leak–free.These o-rings may become worn or damaged.

An O–Ring Maintenance Kit is provided with your pressure washer which 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. Note that you will not use all of the parts in the kit.

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

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 Oil Maintenance

This model does not require any pump maintenance.The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring no additional lubrication for the life of the pump.

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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Briggs & Stratton 20224 manual Engine Maintenance, Nozzle Maintenance, Ring Maintenance, Pump Oil Maintenance