General Recommendations | Check and Clean Inlet Screen |
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and extendthe life of the pressure washer. Seeany Sears or other qualified service dealerfor service.
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receivefull value from the warranty, the operator must maintain pressure washer as instructed in this manual including proper storage as detailed in Storage.
Some adjustments will needto be made periodically to properly maintain your pressure washer.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Schedule chart.
NOTE:Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
controldevices and systemsmay be performedby any non- road engine repair establishmentor individual. However, to obtain "no charge" emissions control service,the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. Seethe Emissions Warranty.
Before Each Use
1.Checkengine oil level.
2.Clean debris.
3.Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4.Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5.Checkgun and nozzleextension assembly for leaks.
6.Purge pump of air and contaminants.
PRESSUREWASHERMAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Dailyor before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure washer. Keeplinkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris. Inspectcooling air slots and openings on the pressure washer. These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.
Pressurewasher parts should be kept clean to reducethe risk of overheatingand ignition of accumulated debris.
•Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Jlmproper treatment of pressurewasher can damage it and
_horten its life. __ ....
[. DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
•Usea soft bristle brush to loosen cakedon dirt, oil, etc.
•Usea vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Examinegarden hose inlet screen. Cleanif it is clogged or replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaksfrom wear, kinking, or abuse, inspecthose before each use. Check for cuts, leaks,abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replacehose immediately.
WARHJHG
he high pressurestream of water th_
quipment produces can cut through skin and its nderlying tissues, leadingto serious injury and ossible amputation.
NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure ratingof unit.
Check Gunand Nozzle Extension
Examinehose connection to spray gun and makesure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into placewhen you releaseit. Do not depress red button and test trigger. You should not be ableto press trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger may be caused by excessivepump 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 andturn off water supply.
2.ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
WARHJHG
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its
)ossibie amputation.
:_ underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
. Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun whilesystemis pressurized.
•ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbutton andsqueezesprayguntrigger,to releasehighpressure,every timeyoustop engine.
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