Generac Portable Products 1443-0, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer
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Nozzle Maintenance
If the nozzles becomes restricted or clogged with foreign
materials, such as dirt, excessive pump pressure may
develop. If the nozzles become partially clogged, it can
cause a pulsing sensation during use. This generally is not a
pump related problem, but rather a clogged or partially
restricted nozzle.
If the nozzles become clogged or partially restricted,
immediately clean the nozzles with the kit included with
your pressure washer by following these instructions:
• Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply.
• Remove the nozzle from the end of the nozzle extension.
• Use the wire included in the kit or a small paper clip to
free the foreign materials clogging or restricting the
nozzle (Figure 18).
• Remove additional debris by rinsing out the nozzle for 30
to 60 seconds.
• Reinstall the nozzle into the nozzle extension.
• Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water, and start
the engine.
• Test the pressure washer.
O–Ring Maintenance
Through the normal operation of your pressure washer,
o–rings, which keep the connections of the hoses and spray
gun tight and leak–free, may become worn or damaged.
Provided with your pressure washer is an O–Ring
Maintenance Kit which includes replacement o-rings, a
rubber washer and a water inlet filter. Refer to the
instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit’s
o-rings. Note that not all of the parts in the kit will be used
on your unit.
To remove a worn or damaged o–ring:
• Use a small flathead screwdriver to get underneath the
o-ring and pry it off.
Battery Maintenance
This unit is supplied with battery and charger jack
connections covered with insulating compound to avoid
corrosion and prolong battery life.
Some dielectric compound may squirt out when plugging
the charger into the jack for the first time. Add more
compound (Generac part number 185928 or GC
Electronics number 10-8101 or equivalent) only if the
connections are no longer coated with dielectric
compound.
NOTE: Do Not use petroleum jelly in the absence of
dielectric compound.
Other than trickle charging, described elsewhere, no
maintenance is required for the battery. If you have a need
to contact the battery manufacturer, call 888-841-5179.
IMPORTANT: Battery charging should be performed in a
dry location, such as inside a garage.
Use wire here
to remove
debris.
Figure 18 — Nozzle Maintenance