User Guide
17 - ENG
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owner's Manual for the man u fac tur er's recommendations
for any and all maintenance. NOTE: The engine drain plug is located at the rear of
theunit.
PUMP
The pump was filled with oil at the factory. The pump on this unit is maintenance
free and requires no oil. If there is a problem with the pump contact us at
www.simpsoncleaning.com
CONNECTIONS
Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray wand should be cleaned
regularly and lubricated with light oil or lithium grease to prevent leakage and
damage to the o-rings.
NOZZLE CLEANING (FIG. 12)
If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive
pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the
pump pressure will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using a nozzle cleaning
tool (or paperclip) and the following instructions:
1. Shut off the pressure washer nd turn off the watersupply.
2. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any waterpressure.
3. Disconnect the spray wand from thegun.
4. Remove the high pressure nozzle (L) from the spray wand.
L
L
T
FIG. 12
S
Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool
(S) and backflush with cleanwater.
5. Direct water supply (T) into nozzle to backflush loosened
particles for 30seconds.
6. Reassemble the nozzle to thewand.
7. Reconnect spray wand to gun and turn on watersupply.
8. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high
pressure setting totest.
CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER (FIG. 8)
This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned ifnecessary.
1. Remove filter (Q) by grasping end and removing it from water inlet ofpump.
2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on bothsides.
3. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Convex side facesout.
NOTE: Do not operate the pressure washer without filter properlyinstalled.
STORAGE
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owner's Manual for manufacturer’s recommendations
forstorage.
TO PREVENT FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
1. Add Ethanol Shield
TM
fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only
partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. If
you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only
freshgasoline.