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MAINTENANCE:
WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE, YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO HOT SURFACES, WATER PRESSURE,
MOVING PARTS, OR FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, LET THE ENGINE COOL DOWN COMPLETELY AND
RELEASE ALL WATER PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL. DO NOT SMOKE
OR WORK NEAR OPEN FLAMES WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
Nozzle cleaning:
If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign material, such as sand, flow will
cease or become restricted. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle
cleaner supplied and the following instructions:
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Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
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Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any built up water pressure.
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Remove the nozzle from the lance assembly.
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Turn the nozzle end up.
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The nozzle hole is approximately 1mm in diameter, it is the smallest
hole in the system, even a single grain of sand can block the nozzle.
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Clean the nozzle using the nozzle cleaner provided or wire of
appropriate size. Insert into the nozzle end and push. Remember that
any obstruction will have been lodged in place under very high pressure
and may require an equal amount of force in the opposite direction to
dislodge it.
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It is important that you see the obstruction come out of the lance,
otherwise the nozzle may block again.
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Reconnect nozzle to lance and turn on water supply.
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Recommence operation.
Water Inlet Screen Cleaning:
The water inlet filter screen should be checked periodically and cleaned whenever necessary.
1. Remove the water inlet hose connection to expose the inlet filter.
2. Remove the filter screen and flush with clean water from both sides.
3. Replace the cleaned filter screen into the water inlet connector.
4. Tighten securely (clockwise)
Do not operate the pressure washer without a water inlet filter installed.
Pump Oil :
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The pump has been oiled at the factory.
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The pump lubrication should be changed every 12 months or 200 operating hours.