MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR GAS ENGINE
| EVERY 5 HOURS | 25 HOURS OR | 50 HOURS OR | 100 HOURS OR |
MAINTENANCE OPERATION | OR DAILY | EVERY SEASON | EVERY SEASON | EVERY SEASON |
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Check Oil Level | X |
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Change Oil * |
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Change Air Filter |
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Replace or Clean Spark Plug |
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Clean exterior of pressure washer |
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*Change oil after first 2 hours then after every 25 hours.
Note 1: Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Note 2: Clean more often under dusty conditions.
Note 3: Clean exterior with cloth or brush. Do not use high pressure spray to clean pressure washer or engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Engine will not start or stops while | • | Low on fuel. | • | Fill with gasoline. |
operating. | • | Ignition switch in "Off" position. | • Turn to "ON" position. | |
| • | Faulty spark plug. | • | Replace spark plug. |
| • Cold engine/engine not primed. | • Push primer 2 to 3 times. | ||
| • | Unit loaded during | • Reduce pressure at pressure | |
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| regulator knob. |
| • | Spark plug wire loose. | • Attach wire to spark plug. | |
| • Fuel tank not venting properly | • Replace fuel tank cap. | ||
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Engine is running but pump is not | • | Water faucet closed. | • | Open water faucet. |
building maximum pressure or has | • | Unit has been allowed to freeze. | • | Thaw out unit completely. |
irregular pressure. | • | Garden hose kinked. | • | Straighten hose. |
| • | Water inlet screen clogged with | • | Clean water inlet screen. |
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| debris. | • | Adjust pressure regulator |
| • | Pressure regulator on pump not set | ||
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| clockwise for more pressure. |
| • | Unsuitable or worn out nozzle. | • | Replace nozzle. |
| • | Air trapped in pump. | • Run unit with gun open and | |
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| wand removed. |
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Engine is overloaded. | • | Nozzle partially blocked. | • | Clean nozzle. |
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Water leaking from head. | • | Head | • | Take to Authorized Service |
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Water leaking from bottom of pump. | • | Piston seals worn. | • | Take to Authorized Service |
Oil leaking from bottom of pump. | • | Piston seals worn. |
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Noisy Pump. | • | Pump sucking air. | • | Take to Authorized Service |
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No low pressure detergent delivery. | • | Nozzle set in wrong position. | • | Push nozzle forward. |
| • Siphon hose or filter plugged. | • | Unplug siphon hose. | |
| • Siphon check valve clogged in | • | Take to Authorized Service | |
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