OPERATION

washing with detergent

See Figures 20 - 21.

Use only detergents designed for pressure washers; house- hold detergents, acids, alkalines, bleaches, solvents, flam- mable material, or industrial grade solutions can damage the pump. Many detergents may require mixing prior to use. Prepare cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.

nRemove the cap from the detergent container. Place the injection hose with filter in the bottle, the filter end should rest at the bottom of the bottle.

nInstall the Dual Power Soap Nozzle on the spray wand.

nSpray the detergent on a dry surface using long, even, overlapping strokes. To prevent streaking, do not allow detergent to dry on the surface.

For long range detergent application:

With the Dual Power Soap Nozzle installed on the spray wand and the engine turned off, pull the nozzle up until it clicks into place.

For short range detergent application:

With the Dual Power Soap Nozzle installed on the spray wand and the engine turned off, push the Dual Power Soap Nozzle down as far as it will go.

Before shutting off the engine:

nPlace the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.

long

range

Fig. 20

nFlush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the spray wand).

nShut off the engine.

NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pressure in the system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.

short range

Fig. 21

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RIDGID RD80763 manual Washing with detergent, See Figures 20