Manual

CHECKDETERGENTSiPHONiNGTUBE
Examinethe filter on the detergenttube and clean if clogged. The
tube should fit tightly on the barbedfitting. Examinethe tube for
leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or tube if either is damaged.
CHECKSPRAYGUN
Examinethe hose connectionto the spray gun andmakesure it is
secure. Test the trigger by pressingthe trigger, it "springs back"
into place when you releaseit. Replacespray gun immediatelyif
it fails to "spring back".
NOZZLEMAINTENANCE
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may becaused by excessivepump pressure.The principal cause
of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or restricted
with foreign materials,such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem,
immediatelycleanthe nozzlefollowing these instructions:
1. Shut off engineandturn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, squeezespray
gun trigger to releaseretainedhighwater pressure.
The highpressurestream of water thatthis equipment
producescancutthroughskinand itsunderlying
tissues,leadingto seriousinjuryand possible
amputation.Spray gun trapshighwater pressure,even
whenengine isstoppedand water isdisconnected,
whichcancauseinjury.
* Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygunwhile
systemis pressurized.
* ALWAYSpoint spraygun in safedirection,andsqueezespray
guntriggerto releasehighpressureeverytimeyou stopengine.
Engagetriggerlockwhennot inuse.
3. Removenozzlefrom endof nozzleextension.
4. Use asmall paperclip to free anyforeign materialclogging or
restricting nozzle(Figure28).
Figure 28 - Free Foreign Material
Figure29 - Back FlushLance
7. Reinstallnozzleinto lance.
8. Reconnectlanceto spraygun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to pump water inlet.
Checkthat high pressurehose is connectedto spray gunand
pump.Turn on water.
10. Start enginefollowing instructions How to Start Your Power
Washer.
11. Test power washer by operating with each quick connect
nozzle.
ENGINEMAINTENANCE
_r Unintentional sparkingcan resultin fire or
eJectricshock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTO YOURPOWER
WASHER
* Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplugandplacethe
wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
* Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.
ENGINEOILRECOMMENDATIONS
We recommendthe useof high-qualitydetergentoils acceptableif
classifiedfor service SF,SG,SH, SJ or higher.DONOTuse special
additives.
Outdoor temperaturesdeterminethe proper oil viscosity for the
engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor
temperaturerangeexpected.
5. Removelancefrom spraygun.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing waterthrough lance (Figure29). Backflush between
30 to 60 seconds.
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°F -20 =10 0 10 20 32 40 60
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Temperature Range of Expected Use
* Below 50°F (10°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hardstarting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level morefrequently.
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