Pressure Washer Maintenance
Check and Clean Inlet Screen: Examine inlet screen on pump inlet fitting. Clean if clogged; replace if torn.
Check High Pressure Hose: High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse. Inspect hose each time before use. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, and damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
Check Chemical/Soap Hose: Examine the chemical/soap hose and clean if clogged. Hose should fit tightly on pump fitting. Check for leaks and tears. Replace filter or hose if either is damaged.
Check Gun and Wand: Examine hose connection to gun making sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into place when you release it.
Pump Maintenance (Changing Pump Oil)
Your pressure washer pump is a sealed pump, you should never have to change oil.
Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants
To remove the air from the pump, follow these steps:
•Set up the pressure washer as described in ASSEMBLY section and connect the water supply.
•Remove the wand extension from the spray gun.
•Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
To remove the contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:
•Set up the pressure washer as described in ASSEMBLY section, connect the water supply.
•Remove the wand extension from the spray gun.
•Start the engine according to instructions in the OPERATION section.
•Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
•When the water supply is steady and constant, disengage trigger and refasten the wand extension.
Engine Maintenance
Check Oil Level
•Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. To check oil see Engine Oil on page 8.
Changing Engine Oil
•Change oil while engine is still warm. Preferably drain oil from top of engine as illustrated below. Drain oil with air cleaner side up. Oil can be drained from engine bottom if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
DRAIN HOLE
•To drain oil from bottom of engine, remove drain plug as illustrated below. Allow oil to drain and replace drain plug. Remove dipstick and
refill with new oil of recommended grade. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds.
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
3/8” SQUARE
PIPE
•Stop engine. Wait 30 seconds and
Check Engine — Finger Guard/Muffler
•Do not clean engine with a forceful spray of water because water could contaminate fuel system. With a brush or cloth, clean any debris from finger guard after every use to prevent engine damage caused by overheating.
CLEAN
•Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all grass and combustible debris.
CLEAN
CLEAN
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