Section 5: Maintenance

1.Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension. Flush screen, spray gun, and adjustable nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

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.

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 14).

Figure 14 — 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 14).

5.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 15). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.Turn adjustable nozzle extension to stream spray and move nozzle from low to high while flushing.

Figure 15 — Backflushing the Nozzle

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.

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 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.

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20288 specifications

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