Graco Inc. 1020E Pressure Washer User Manual


 
OPERATION
STARTUP SHUTDOWN AND CARE
OF
UNIT
Before'starting, be sure to read the safety warnings
and installation instructions.
Check oil level in pump
Turn on the water supply.
water supply is completely turned on and that
the water tank is full before operating.
necessary.
Inspect
all
connections for any leaks. Tighten if
Trigger the gun to release any back-pressure.
WARNUNG
or triggered position.
DO
NOT wire or tie the gun trigger into the open
Push starter switch to ON position.
CLEANING
The
1020E
comes
with
an upstream chemical
the chemical injector insert plasticchemical linewith
injector system. See photo on page
3. When using
filter into chemical container. Close large gate valve
factory installed sleeve. Open needle valve, directly
at water tank outlet
until
valve bottoms out against
connected to the gate valve.
The needle valve may be used
to
adjust chemical
flow.
chemical filter on the end of hose.
If chemical does not come up chemical hose, check
Check the distance you
will
need to hold spray nozzle
from surface by test.spraying on a scrap of similar
material. For soft surfaces, such as wood, hold nozzle
closer, check to see
if
the high pressure spray
is
about
3
ft.
(1
m) from surface
and
gradually bring
it
damaging the surface.
Mist-wet surface
with
cleaning solution. Let
it
soak
briefly, then use spray rinse to "chisel"
off
dirt.
Keep
nozzle
at
an
angle to surface, and at distance you
determined to be best for surface. If some dirt
remains, repeat procedure, letting
it
soak a little
longer. Protect surfaces that might be damaged by
solution before
it
dries.
cleaning solution or high pressure spray. and rinse
When you have finished cleaning, shut off
unit
and
trigger spray gun to relieve pressure.
Tank Manual,
801 -767.
For abrasive cleaning, see the Water Sandblaster
When the unit is not
in
use, turn off.the watersupply.
When shutting down for the day or weekend, shut
off
the unit, shut
off
the water supply valve, and trigger
the gun to relieve pressure. Wipe
off
the unit
with
a
damp rag.
CAUTION
spraying, for longer pump life. The pump
will
overheat if left running for over
10
minutes
without spraying.
Check filter on inside
of
water tank at the outlet at
least once a month. If filter is plugged, remove from
tank and disassemble filter. Rinse parts
off,
reassemble filter and replace
in
water tank.
If water surges occur while using unit, this is
an
indication that the.filter might need cleaning.
THE PUMP MUST NOT
BE
RUN DRY and must be
drained of water before exposure to freezing
temperatures. Use and store the unit where
it
will
not
be subjected. to freezing temperatures. If water does
freeze
in
the unit,
thaw
before trying to start.
A
50%
antifreeze solution may be pumped prior to cold
weather storage.
CAUTION
pour
hot
water on a frozen pump.
A
sudden
temperature change may crack the ceramic
plungers.
Do not pump caustic materials.
Before extended storage, flush the pump
with
light oil.
Avoid dragging hoseover an abrasivesurfacesuch as
cement, This causes excessive wear and shorter
hose life.
Lubrication
and
Care
Fill pump crankcase to dot on oil gauge window
with
54
oz.
(1.6
liters)
of
crankcase oil (part no.
801 -144)
or equivalent SA€
40
weight hydraulic oil
with
antiwear and rust inhibitor additives. Change initial
fill after
50
hour running period. Change oil every
3
months or at
500
hour intervals.
'N€V€/?
alter adjustment or modify the unloader
Altering or adjusting unloader
willnot
increase
performance of
unit.
Service
of
the unloader must.be performed only
by qualified service personnel.
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