Graco Inc. 308-518 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
SHUTDOWN, FLUSHING AND STORAGE
WARNING
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury,
including fluid injection and splashing in the eyes,
or on the skin, always follow this procedure
whenever you stop spraying for more than 10
minutes, when shutting down, and before
checking or repairing any part of the system.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Engage the trigger safety latch.
Turn the sprayer off.
Disconnect the electrical supply.
Shut off the water supply.
Disengage the trigger safety latch and trigger
the gun to relieve pressure, and then engage
the trigger safety latch again.
Before long-term (overnight) storage,
disconnect the water supply and disconnect
the electricity.
1. If the pressure washer will be exposed to freezing
temperatures, drain all water out of the pump. If it
must be stored in freezing temperatures, flush the
unit with a 50% anti-freeze solution. Relieve
pressure. Flush the pressure washer before using it
again to remove the anti-freeze.
NOTE:
An anti-freeze flush kit P/N 802-327 is
available to make flushing easier.
CAUTION
If water does freeze in the pressure washer, thaw it
in a warm room before trying to start it. DO NOT
pour hot water on
or into the pump; it may crack the
ceramic plungers!
2. After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure
washer with a clean, damp cloth.
3. Perform the appropriate maintenance. See the
maintenance chart.
MAINTENANCE I___
Observing regular maintenance intervals helps ensure
that you get maximum performance and life from the
pressure washer.
There is a break-in period for the pump. After changing
the oil initially, the interval between required changes is
longer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury,
including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or
on the skin or injury from moving pans, always
follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure Warning
before proceeding.
Interval
Daily
What to do
Clean water inlet screen and
filter. Check pump oil level. Fill
as necessary.
After first 50
hours of
operation
Change pump break-in oil. Use
SAE 20 or 30 non-detergent oil.
Each 500 hours
Change pump oil. Use SAE 20 or
of operation or 30 non-detergent oil.
6 months
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