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9
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the pressure washer as instructed in this manual.
• Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
• All maintenance in this manual and the engine owner’s
manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,
clean or replace the air filter and check the spray gun and
adjustable nozzle extension assembly for wear.A new spark
plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and
help your engine run better and last longer. Please refer to
your engine owner’s manual for more details.
• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at
the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.
Before Each Use
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check water inlet screen for damage.
3. Check in-line filter for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Check chemical injection hose and filter for damage.
6. Check spray gun and adjustable nozzle extension
assembly for leaks.
7. Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris.
PRESSURE WASHER
MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the
screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged.
Check High Pressure Hose
The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover,
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
WARNING! NEVER repair a high pressure hose.
Replace it with another hose that exceeds the
maximum pressure rating of your pressure washer.
Check Chemical Injection Hose
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if
clogged.The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.
Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Check Gun and Adjustable Nozzle
Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure.Test the trigger by pressing it and making
sure it “springs back” into place when you release it. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger.You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Purge Pump of Air and
Contaminants
To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:
1. Set up pressure washer as described in “Preparing
Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect water supply and
turn water on.
2. Pull trigger on spray gun and hold.
3. When water supply is steady and constant, engage
safety latch.
To remove contaminants from the pump, follow
these steps:
1. Set up pressure washer as described in “Preparing
Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect water supply and
turn water on.
2. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
3. Start engine according to instructions in “How To Use
Pressure Washer”.
4. Squeeze trigger on spray gun and hold.
5. When water supply is steady and constant, engage
safety latch and refasten nozzle extension.