Pressure Washers

Operation (Continued)

Read the

NOTICE manufacturer’s instructions for safe handling and disposal of RV antifreeze.

6.Pour approximately 6 oz. of RV antifreeze into the funnel.

7.Pull the starter rope several times until the RV antifreeze comes out of the pump outlet.

8.Disconnect the high pressure hose from the gun and drain the hose. Hold the gun and lance in a vertical position and squeeze the trigger to drain the water out.

TIPS FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

1.Never operate the unit without water.

2.Your pressure washer is not meant to pump hot water. Never connect your pressure washer to a hot water supply as it will significantly reduce the life of the pump.

3.Running the unit for more than one minute without spraying water causes heat to build up in the pump. Running the unit without

spraying water can damage pump components.

4.Release the trigger prior to switch- ing the lance between high and low pressure. Failure to do so may reduce the life of the o-rings in the lance.

Maintenance

Observe regular maintenance intervals to ensure maximum performance and life from the pressure washer. Refer to the schedule for recommended mainte- nance. If you operate the pressure washer in dusty conditions, perform maintenance checks more often.

ENGINE OIL CHANGING INSTRUCTIONS

Before tipping the

! CAUTION engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from the fuel tank.

NOTE: Change oil while the engine is cool.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2.Locate and remove the engine oil drain plug (see Figure 19).

Oil drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil fill

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 19 - Oil drain and fill locations

3.Drain old oil.

4.Replace the drain plug and set the unit upright.

5.Refill the unit with new oil of a rec- ommended type and quantity. Fill the unit to the proper level shown on the dipstick (if provided). Otherwise, fill the unit to the top of the oil filler neck.

CHECKING PUMP OIL AND PUMP OIL CHANGING

Checking oil level: Most pumps have either a sight glass or a dipstick (or both) to check the pump oil level. The sight glass is usually located on the back side of the pump. The dipstick has a plastic cap and is located at the top of the pump (See Figure 20.)

Oil dipstick

 

Oil sight

Drain plug

glass

Figure 20 - Checking and changing pump oil

Changing oil: Remove the oil drain plug located at the backside or bottom of the pump. (See Figure 20.)Drain old oil. Replace drain plug. Refill pump with the correct type and amount of oil (see page 11 for oil types and amounts). Check oil level. Upon starting the pressure washer check for any pump oil leaks.

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