CheckDetergentSiphoning Tube
Examinethe detergent tank and detergent siphoning tube
and clean if clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the
barbed fitting of the pump and detergent shut-off valve.
Examinethe tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe tank or tube
if either is damaged.
CheckSprayGun
Examinethe hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Test thetrigger by pressing the red button
and making sure the trigger "springs back" into placewhen
you releaseit. You should not be able to press the trigger
without pressing the red button. Replacespray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The
principal causeof excessivepump pressure is a spray tip
clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such asdirt, etc.
To correct the problem, immediately cleanthe spray tip
following these instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retainedhigh water pressure.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leadingto serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spraygun traps high water pressure,even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemispressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure,every
timeyou stopengine.
3. Removespray tip from end of nozzleextension.
4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
5. Removenozzleextensionfrom spray gun.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzleextension. Backflush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstall spray tip into nozzleextension.
8. Reconnect nozzleextension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connectedto water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start enginefollowing instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressurewasher by operatingwith each quick
connect spray tip.
O-RingMaintenance
Purchasean O-Ring/Maintenance Kit, model 6048 by
contacting the nearestauthorized service center. It is not
included with the pressurewasher. This kit includes
replacemento-rings, rubber washer andwater inlet filter.
Referto the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service
your unit's o-rings.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswithsealantof anykind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
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