GeneralBecommendaUons
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the life of the pressure washer.See anySearsor
other qualifiedservice dealerfor service.
The pressurewasher warranty doesnot cover items that
havebeen subjectedto operator abuseor negligence.To
receivefuji valuefrom the warranty, the operator must
maintain pressurewasher as instructed in this manual
including proper storage as detailedin Storage.
Someadjustments will needto be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
All serviceand adjustments should be madeat least once
eachseason.Follow the requirementsin the Maintenance
Schedulechart.
NOTE:Oncea year you should cleanor replacethe spark
plug and replacethe air filter. A new spark plug and cleanair
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
Emissions Control
lVlaintenance, replacement, or repair of theemissions
controldevices and systemsmay be performedbyany non-
roadengine repair establishment or 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. Checkengineoil level.
2. Cleandebris.
3. Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4. Checkhigh pressure hosefor leaks.
5. Checkgun and nozzleextensionassembly for leaks.
6. Purge pump of air and contaminants.
PRESSUREWASHERIViAINTENAHCE
CleanDebris
Daily or beforeuse, cleanaccumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keeplinkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from anycombustible debris.
inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer.These openings must be kept cleanand
unobstructed.
Pressurewasher parts should be kept cleanto reducethe
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
* Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
improper treatment of pressurewasher candamageit and
shorten its life. m ......
, DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
* Usea soft bristle brush to loosen cakedon dirt, oil, etc.
Usea vacuum cleanerto pick up loose dirt and debris.
Checkand CleanInlet Screen
Examinegarden hose inlet screen.Cleanif it is clogged or
replaceif it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses candevelop leaksfrom wear, kinking,
or abuse, inspect hose beforeeach use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks,abrasions, bulging of cover, or damageor movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replacehose
immediately.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
}ossible amputation.
• NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
• ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check 6un and Nozzle Extension
Examinehoseconnection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure.Testtrigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into placewhen you releaseit. Do not depress red
button and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails anyof these
tests.
NozzleMaintenance
A pulsing sensationfelt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure.The principal
causeof excessivepump pressure is 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 and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in asafe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retainedhigh water pressure.
WARNING
Thehigh pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces cancut through skin and its
_ underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
[possb e amputation.
Spraygun traps high water pressure, evenwhen
lengine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can causeinjury.
• Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueezesprayguntrigger,to releasehighpressure,every
timeyoustopengine.
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