MAINTENANCE

3.Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip (Figure 14).

Figure 14 — Nozzle Maintenance

Use wire here

to remove

debris.

4.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 15). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.

Figure 15 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension

5.Reinstall spray tip filter 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.

Pump Maintenance

Changing Pump Oil

Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every 200 hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first.

NOTE: When changing pump oil, use only high quality nondetergent 30 weight oil. Use no special additives.

Change pump oil as follows:

1.Clean area around brass oil drain plug at bottom of pump.

2.Remove oil drain plug. Drain oil completely into an approved container.

3.When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and tighten firmly.

4.Clean area around pump oil dipstick. Remove dipstick and fill pump with recommended oil to “Full” mark on dipstick (typically 0.43L or 15 oz.).

5.Install pump oil dipstick.

6.Wipe up any spilled oil.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to properly maintain the engine.

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.

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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