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General Recommendations
Regularmaintenancewill improve the performanceand
extendthe life of the pressure washer. Seeany Searsor
other qualified service dealerfor service.
Thepressure washer warranty doesnot cover items that
havebeen subjectedto operator abuseor negligence.To
receivefull valuefrom the warranty, the operator must
maintain pressure washer as instructed in this manual
including proper storage as detailedin Storage.
Someadjustments will needto be madeperiodically to
properly maintainyour pressure washer.
All serviceand adjustments should bemadeat least once
eachseason.Follow the requirementsin the Maintenance
Schedulechart.
NOTE:Oncea year you should clean or replacethe spark
plug and replacethe air filter. A new spark plug and clean air
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement,or repair of the emissions
controldevicesand systemsmay be performedby any non-
roadengine repair establishmentor individual.However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service,the work
must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.Seethe
Emissions Warranty.
Before Each Use
1. Checkengine oil level.
2. Cleandebris.
3. Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4. Checkhigh pressure hosefor leaks.
5. Checkgun and nozzleextension assembly for leaks.
6. Purgepump of air and contaminants.
PRESSUREWASHERMAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Dailyor before use, cleanaccumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keeplinkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspectcooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer.These openings must be kept cleanand
unobstructed.
Pressurewasher parts should bekept cleanto reducethe
risk of overheatingand ignition of accumulated debris.
• Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Jlmproper treatment of pressurewasher can damageit and
_horten its life. __ ....
[. DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
• Usea soft bristle brush to loosen cakedon dirt, oil, etc.
• Usea vacuum cleanerto pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examinegarden hoseinlet screen. Cleanif it is clogged or
replaceif it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can developleaksfrom wear, kinking,
or abuse, inspecthosebefore each use.Checkfor cuts,
leaks,abrasions, bulging of cover, or damageor movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replacehose
immediately.
WARHJHG
he high pressurestream of water th_
quipment produces cancut through skin and its
nderlying tissues, leadingto serious injury and
ossible amputation.
NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gunand Nozzle Extension
Examinehoseconnection to spray gun and makesure it is
secure. Testtrigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into placewhen you releaseit. Donot depressred
button and test trigger. You should not be ableto press
trigger. Replacespraygun immediately if it fails any ofthese
tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure.The principal
cause of excessivepump pressureis a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials,such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately cleanthe spray tip following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine andturn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retainedhigh water pressure.
WARHJHG
Thehigh pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
:_ underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossibie amputation.
Spraygun traps high water pressure, evenwhen
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which cancause injury.
. Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemispressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueezesprayguntrigger,to releasehighpressure,every
timeyoustopengine.
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