BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level,

Check water inlet screen for damage.

Check high pressure hose for leaks.

Check chemical tanks and filters for damage.

Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.

Purge pump of air and contaminants.

PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE

Check and Clean Inlet Screen

Examine garden hose inlet screen, Clean if it is clogged or replace if it is torn.

Check High Pressure Hose

High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking, or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately.

WARNING

pressure rating of unit.

Check Chemical Reservoirs

Tank covers should snap cleanly onto tank. Ensure chemical labels correctly identify tank contents. Ensure that the System Rinse tank is filled with clean water. Ensure that Dial-A-Cleaner TM selector knob rotates freely between each position. Examine the tanks and replace if the filter is clogged.

Check Gun and Nozzle extension

Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into place when you release it. Put safety latch in UP position and test trigger. You should not be able to press trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.

Check In-Line Filter

Refer to the illustration and service the in-line filter if it becomes clogged, as follows:

Imiine Filter

Nozzle

Extension

o-ring

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 nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

2.If screen is damaged, the o-ring kit contains a

replacement in-line filter screen and o-ring. If undamaged, reuse screen.

3.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 to not bend screen.

4.Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against in-line filter screen.

5.Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described earlier in manual.

Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants

To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:

1.Set up cleaning system as described in the "Assembling Your Cleaning System" and connect water supply.

2.Pull trigger on spray gun and hold until a steady stream of water appears.

To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:

1.Set up cleaning system as described in "Assembling Your Cleaning System", and connect water supply.

2.Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.

3.Start engine according to instructions in =How To Use Your Cleaning System".

4.Pull trigger on spray gun and hold.

5.When water supply is steady and constant,

engage safety latch and refasten nozzle extension.

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.Detach nozzle extension from spray gun. Twist nozzle clockwise to stream position. Using supplied 2ram (5/64) allen wrench, remove orifice from end of nozzle extension.

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580.767451 specifications

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