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.
13)
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 the nozzle kit
supplied
and the following instructions:
1.
Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
2. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure.
3. Disconnect the spray wand from the gun.
Remove the high pressure
nozzle (
K)
from the spray wand.
~
Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning
tool
~
W
.----\.
provided and backflush with clean water.
~
Direct water supply (N) into nozzle
to
backflush loosened
particles
for 30 seconds.
4.
5.
6. Reassemble the nozzle
to
the wand.
7. Reconnect spray wand to gun and turn on water
supply.
8. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high
pressure setting
to
test.
CLEAN
THE
WATER
INLET
FILTER
(FIG.
8)
This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary.
1. Remove
filter by grasping end and removing it from water inlet
of
pump.
2.
Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides.
3. Re-insert
filter into water inlet
of
pump.
NOTE:
Convex side faces out.
NOTE:
Do
not
operate the pressure washer without filter properly installed.
STORAGE
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owner's Manual for manufacturer's recommendations for
storage.
PUMP
The manufacturer recommends using SIMP
SO
N® I PO
WERW
AS
HE
R®
Pump
Guard or
equivalent when storing the unit for more than 30 days and/or when
freezing temperatures
are
expected. SIMP
SO
N® I PO
WERW
AS
HER
® Pump Guard
is
environmentally friendly.
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