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SP400P 

 

 

 

 

 

       

 
Do not operate equipment until you have read this Owner’s Manual for Safety,   
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.   

 

 

Summary of Contents for SP400P

Page 1: ...SP400P Do not operate equipment until you have read this Owner s Manual for Safety Operation and Maintenance Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ump 9 Adding Engine Oil 10 Refueling 11 Before Use 13 Getting Started 14 High Pressure Operation 15 Detergent Operation 16 Pump Maintenance Nozzle Cleaning 18 Water Inlet Screen Cleaning 18 Pump Oil 19 Long term Storage 19 Engine Instructions Engine Maintenance 20 Trouble Shooting 21 Limited Warranty Policy 23 Limited Engine Warranty Policy 24 ...

Page 3: ...3 Components 1 Nozzle cleaner 2 Quick releases nozzles 3 Lance assembly 4 Trigger gun assembly 5 High pressure hose 6 Turbo Nozzle QD 7 Detergent pickup hose 8 Owner s manual 7 6 8 ...

Page 4: ...5 1kW 3600 Ignition TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition TCI Fuel Unleaded Petrol Regular PUMP Triplex Brass Pressure head Anodized crankcase Pressure adjustment In line water inlet filter Inbuilt Thermal relief valve Chemical injector dosage rate 7 1 Triple Stainless Steel Valves Ceramic Pistons 3WZ1807A Oil Type SAE 30 Engine Oil The pump is supplied with oil from the factory 600ml Pressure Maximu...

Page 5: ...esult in a fire Materials placed against or near the pressure washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted surfaces melt any material sensitive to heat such as siding plastic rubber or vinyl and damage live plants Improperly stored fuel could lead to accidental ignition Fuel improperly s...

Page 6: ...ures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh which could result in amputation or other serious injury Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT See a physician immediately Spray can splash black or propel objects Never place hands in front of nozzle Direct spray away from self and oth...

Page 7: ... Contact with hot surfaces such as engine s exhaust components could result in serious burns During operation touch only the control surfaces of the pressure washer Keep children away from the pressure washer at all times They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard serious injury or death Fuel or oil leaks...

Page 8: ...asher on carton while installing wheels and rubber feet Assembling the Wheels Fit the axles into the axle ports as shown Secure the wheels to the axles with nyloc nut and washer NOTE Do not over tighten the nuts the wheels must be able to rotate freely Assembling the Rubber Feet Fit the rubber feet to the legs as shown with nuts and washers provided Assembling the Gun Hose Hook Fit the hooks into ...

Page 9: ...ty 1 Remove the shipping plug using a 17mm open end spanner Discard shipping plug 2 Remove pump breather plug from parts bag and insert it into pressure pump 3 Tighten pump breather plug securely by hand Do not use a spanner or socket to tighten 4 Check sight glass to ensure pump oil is full half way up the sight glass 5 If low add oil to pump Recommended oil types Use SAE 10W 30 or 15W 40 Non det...

Page 10: ...it is running Hot oil may splash on your face or hands causing serious injury Use 4 stroke oil or equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements for Service Classification SG SF CC CD Motor oils classified SG SF CC CD will show this designation on the container Recommended oil types For operation in Hot climates 10 C to 40...

Page 11: ...ank Otherwise the filters and carburetor may be blocked or damaged Use gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher We recommend unleaded gasoline because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil gasoline mixture Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank Occasionally you may hear light spark knock or p...

Page 12: ...ed under warranty Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse and the Distributor s Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged by misuse High Altitude Operation At high altitude the standard carburetor air fuel mixture will be excessively rich Performance will decrease and fuel consumption ...

Page 13: ...it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out debris before connecting IMPORTANT DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply Water supply must be at 20psi failure to do so will cause the pump to run dry and damage will occur voiding warranty Use cold water only less then 5...

Page 14: ...ml Note There will be a residual amount of oil in the engine from factory testing Check the engine has an adequate fuel supply unleaded regular gasoline Make sure that the work area has sufficient ventilation Ensure the ignition cable is secured to the spark plug Ensure water supply is turned on 1 Turn the fuel cock to the on position 2 Move the engine switch to the on position 3 Move the choke le...

Page 15: ...ngine muffler during or immediately after use as this will damage the hose Interchangeable Nozzles Pull back the quick connect lock ring firmly insert the desired nozzle and then release the lock ring Make sure the spray nozzle is properly locked in place with its quick coupler if the collar is not Forward in the locking position the nozzle may become a dangerous projectile The O ring from your qu...

Page 16: ...and can not be overridden By turning the pressure adjustment knob anti clockwise you can reduce both the pressure and water volume being supplied from the pump Low Pressure Detergent Operation The Black Tip will lower the pressure and allow chemical to be drawn through the downstream chemical injector Change the high pressure nozzle for the Detergent Black Nozzle Be sure the quick coupler is fully...

Page 17: ...s used for cleaning Thermal Relief Valve During normal operation the cold water from your water supply passes through the inside of the pressure pump allowing the pump to maintain a normal operating temperature When you let go of the trigger the pump enters by pass mode and re circulates water within the pump If the unit is left in the by pass mode for more than two 2 minutes the water temperature...

Page 18: ...ed in place under very high pressure and may require an equal amount of force in the opposite direction to dislodge it It is important that you see the obstruction come out of the lance otherwise the nozzle may block again Reconnect nozzle to lance and turn on water supply Recommence operation Water Inlet Screen Cleaning The water inlet filter screen should be checked periodically and cleaned when...

Page 19: ... fuel from engine or add fuel stabilizer such as Sta Bil to the gasoline to prevent gumming and operate unit normally for five minutes 2 If adding stabilizer connect water supply and high pressure hose to pump 3 Ensure water supply is turned on start pressure washer and depress gun trigger to avoid running the unit in the by pass mode 5 Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug Pour one tea...

Page 20: ...adjust the plug gap to specified gap and reassemble 3 As well you should ensure that the inlet of the air filter and exhaust outlet are clean Maintain a clean air filter Inspect regularly and clean or replace as necessary Check the air filter Unfasten the butterfly nut open the filter cover and remove the filter element Never wash the paper element by using any detergents The paper element may be ...

Page 21: ... plug Spilled fuel may ignite To check 1 Remove the spark plug cap and clean any dirt from around the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug and install the spark plug in the plug cap 3 Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head Is the fuel reaching the carburetor Clean the fuel sediment cup If the engine still does not start take the engine to an authorised service dealer To check 1 Turn off th...

Page 22: ...y authorised dealer Water leaking at spray gun lance connection 1 Worn or broken O ring 2 Loose hose connection 1 Check and replace O ring 2 Tighten hose connection Water leaking at pump 1 Loose connections 2 Pistons packing worn 3 Worn or broken O rings 4 Pump head or tubes damaged from freezing 1 Check and replace O rings 2 Tighten hose connection 3 Tighten all connections 4 Have parts cleaned o...

Page 23: ...1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 Fails due to an accident including liquid spillage abuse misuse neglect or normal wear and tear Has been used in a manner other than for which it was originally designed Has been tampered with or is otherwise than as supplied by Austech Industries Where any damage malfunction or other failure of the equipment or any part thereof resulted directly or indirectly from unau...

Page 24: ...ur Owners Manual said servicing is at the owner s expense We recommend that all servicing is completed by an authorised service agent and that records of said servicing and scheduled maintenance are retained by the purchaser as proof in the event of a warranty claim In the event of a claim you the owner are responsible for presenting your engine to a service dealer for inspection as soon as a prob...

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