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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and discon-
nect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious
personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an authorized service center.
Before running the engine, perform the following pre opera-
tion steps:
Check that all bolts, nuts, etc., are securely tightened.
Make sure the air filter is clean.
Check the engine lubricant level, pump lubricant level
and the fuel tank level; refill as needed.
Inspect the work area for hazards.
If there is excessive noise or vibration, stop the pressure
washer immediately.
SEALS FOR LIFE PROGRAM
To enroll in the Limited Lifetime Seals for Life program, go
to bluepowersite.com and register your pressure washer
purchase. Once you have enrolled, the high pressure seals
on your pressure washer will be warranted for as long as
you own the pressure washer.
NOTE:
This warranty is limited to replacement of no more
than one set of seals per calendar year. See warranty for
more details.
NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
See Figure 25.
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while
squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or
dirty nozzle.
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
NOTE:
Never point the spray wand at your face.
Using a straightened paper clip or nozzle cleaning tool
(not provided), free any foreign materials clogging or
restricting the nozzle.
Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back
flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards
or from the outside to the inside).
Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
Turn on the water supply and start the engine.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 26.
A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of
performance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check
the air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air
filter at least once a year.
Remove the screws on the air filter cover , then remove
the air filter cover.
Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and pull it out.
Wash the air filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let
air dry.
Reinstall the air filter.
NOTE:
Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the
cover. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter
the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
Reinstall the air filter cover.
CHECKING SPARK PLUG
See Figure 27.
Clean the area around the base of the spark plug before
removing to keep dirt and debris out of the engine. Re-
move spark plug.
Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode
using a plug cleaner or wire brush. Replace the plug if
worn. (Recommended spark plug: BPR4ES (NGK) or
equivalent.)
Check electrode gap. The gap should be .028 in. - .032 in.
(0.7 mm - 0.8 mm). Adjust the gap, if necessary, by care-
fully bending the ground electrode.
Reinstall spark plug. Tighten securely.
