MAINTENANCE
Connections
Connectionson pressurewasherhoses,gunandspraywandshouldbe
cleanedregularlyandlubricatedwith non-watersolublegrease.
Adjustable Nozzle Maintenance
Surging,orpulsingsensation,felt while squeezingthe spraygun
triggermaybecausedby excessivepumppressure.Theprincipal
causeof excessivepumppressureis anozzlecloggedor restricted
with foreignmaterials,suchasdirt, etc.Tocorrectthe problem,
immediatelycleanthe nozzleusingthetoolsincludedwith your
pressurewasherandfollow theseinstructions:
1. Shutoff pressurewasherandturnoff water supply.
2. Depressurizeunitby squeezingtriggerwith wand awayfrom
face.
3. Removewandfromgun
4. Useneedleincludedin kit tofree anyforeignmaterialcloggingor
restrictingspraytip, seeFigurebelow.
AdjustableNozzle
Fortheadjustablenozzle,you canalsolubricatethe nozzlecollar(high-
pressurelow-pressure)byusingnon-watersolublegreaseregularly.
Water FilterScreen
Thepressurewasher is equippedwith a water inletfilter that prevents
debrisgoing into the pump.If the filter is not kept clean,the flow of
water to the pressurewasherwill be restrictedandthe pumpmaybe
damaged.
1. Tocleanthe screen,removequickconnectorandremovethe filter
screenfromthepumpinlet.
Thehighpressurestreamofwater thatthis equipmentproduces
canpierce skin andits underlyingtissues,leadingto serious
injuryand possibleamputation.
• NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswith sealantof anykind.Replace
o-ringor seal.
GENERALMAINTENANCERECOMMENDATIONS
Thepressurewasherwarrantydoesnotcoveritemsthat havebeen
subjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull valuefromthe
warranty,theoperatormustmaintainthe pressurewasherasinstructed
inthis manual.
NOTE:Shouldyouhavequestionsaboutreplacingcomponentsonyour
pressurewasher,pleasecall[1] 919-550-3259for assistance.
• All maintenancein thismanualshouldbemadeat leastonceeach
season.
BeforeEachUse
1. Checkwater inlet screenfor damage.
2. Checkhighpressurehosefor leaks.
3. Checkdetergentsiphoningtubeandfilter for damage.
4. Checkspraygun,nozzleextension,andnozzlesfor leaks.
5. Rinseout gardenhoseto flushout debris.
CheckHighPressureHose
Thehighpressurehosecandevelopleaksfromwear,kinking,or abuse.
Inspectthehoseeachtimebeforeusingit. Checkforcuts,leaks,
abrasionsor bulgingof cover,damageor movementof couplings.If any
oftheseconditionsexist,replacethehoseimmediately.
Thehighpressurestreamofwater that this equipmentproduces
canpierce skin andits underlyingtissues,leadingto serious
injuryand possibleamputation.
• NEVERrepairhighpressurehose.Replaceit.
• ReplacementhoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressurerating
ofunit.
2. Rinsefilter screenwith warm water until it is free of debrisand
blockage.Checkfor anydamage,replaceif damaged.
3.Reinstallscreenandquick-connectorimmediately.
Air Vents
Theairventslocatedonthe front andbackof the pressurewashermust
bekept cleanand free of anyobstructionsto ensureproperair-cooling
ofthe motorduringoperation.
0-Ring Maintenance
Throughthe normaloperationofyourpressurewasher,o-rings,which
keeptheconnectionsof the hosesandsprayguntight andleak-free,
maybecomeworn ordamaged.Theyshouldbelubricatedwith non-
water solublegrease.
CheckDetergentSiphoningTube
Examinethefilter onthe detergenttubeandcleanif clogged.Thetube
shouldfit tightlyonthe barbedfitting. Examinethe tubefor leaksor
tears.Replacethefilter ortube if either is damaged.
CheckGunandNozzle Extension
Examinethe hoseconnectionto thespraygunandmakesureit is
secure.Testthe triggerbypressingit andmakingsureit springsback
intoplacewhen youreleaseit. Putthe triggerloci<intheon positionand
testthe trigger.Youshouldnotbeableto pressthetrigger.
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