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CLEANING
NEVER use this pressure washer to clean itself. Damage
caused by cleaning the pressure washer with its own
gun will not be covered under warranty. Ensure pressure
washer is cool before cleaning, about 1 hour after use.
• Wipe down all surfaces with a soft clean cloth
• Rinse all nozzles in a bucket of clean water
• Place in holder to dry
• Ensure fuel tap is off
• Ensure engine switch is off
• Ensure high pressure hose is left wound up and
not kinked
• Store in a suitable area away from children or
infirm persons
• Store in a suitable area which will not freeze
STORING
When storing for less than 4 weeks please follow
these points to ensure no damage will occur to the
pump or motor. Any damage caused will not be
covered under warranty.
Start motor and run for no more than 30 seconds.
This cleans the pump of excess water.
• Ensure the inlet water hose is not connected
• Ensure the high pressure hose is not connected
to the pump
• Turn fuel tap on
• Turn choke lever to on (start)
• Insure speed lever is on high speed (rabbit)
• Push engine switch to ‘on’
• Pull recoil
• Turn choke to off (run)
• Allow motor to run no more than 30 seconds
• Slide speed lever to slow (turtle)
• Turn fuel tap off
• Push engine switch off
• Drain fuel from tank and carburettor
• Clean as per “cleaning”
If the pressure washer is not to be used or is to be
stored for more than one month the following storage
procedure should be carried out. Drain all the fuel from
the fuel tank and the carburettor, ensure that all the fuel
has been drained.
Remove the spark plug and pour approximately one
tablespoon full of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole.
With the ignition turned OFF gently pull on the recoil
starter cord several times. Re-fit the spark plug and
continue to pull the recoil starter cord until the piston
is on the compression stroke (when resistance is felt)
then stop pulling.
Store the pressure washer in a dry well ventilated
place under a cover to prevent any dust or debris from
accumulating on the pressure washer.
DRAINING THE TANK & CARBURETTOR
(PIC. 17)
1. Turn ON fuel valve to make sure fuel is drained and the
tank is empty. Residual fuel left over a long time will
cause difficulty when next starting the engine.
2. Position an approved fuel container under the
carburetor drain screw to catch fuel; loosen the bolt,
Pic. 17. Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
3. Retighten drain bolt.
4. After draining the fuel tank and carburetor, start the
engine and allow it to run until the unit runs out of fuel.
Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of fuel.
PIC. 17
PIC. 16
TAKING A BREAK DURING USE
If taking a break of more than 2 minutes during use you
must turn the pressure cleaner off. Refer page 15 for how
to do this.
Damage will be caused if the pressure washer is left
running while the trigger is off and no water coming out
for more than 2 minutes. Damaged caused will not be
covered under warranty. Pressure washer pump may also
“dump” hot water as a self preservation, when the pump
temperature gets too hot during this break time.
NOZZLE CLEANING (PIC. 16)
Clogging of the spray tip increases the water pressure
and might damage the pump unit
• Clean the spray tip by carefully inserting the provided
spray tip cleaner, or a thin, sharp object (e.g., paper
clip) into the tip to remove deposits.
NOTE: If motor is labouring it is probably caused by
a blocked nozzle. Clean nozzle as above.