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For units fitted with control boxes with indicator lights: The RED light is an engine fault
indicator light – check engine oil (low pressure) and check that engine isolator switch is not
engaged.
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The ORANGE light is a water fault indicator light: Check water level or water supply when
lit.
REMEMBER: Check Oil Levels DAILY!
NOTE:
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During the first 10 to 12 hours of operation, manufacturing debris like SWARF /
LOCTITE may come through the machine and cause blockages of the high pressure jet.
Switch the machine off, trigger the gun to release stored pressure, remove nozzle and
clean if this occurs.
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Do not crank the engine excessively – no more than 10 – 20 seconds at a time. Allow 2
minutes for starter motor to cool down.
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Engine REVS is locked!
Do not unlock or change as this will void your warranty.
Engine revs has been set so engine is running at peak engine torque curve at
comfortable revs – set to the power requirement for the pump, pressure and flow.
DO NOT ALTER!
OPERATING/CLEANING TIPS:
1. Using a Fan Jet, first blast off heavy soil or dirt build-up. The unit comes standard with a 15
degree nozzle correctly sized for the pressure and flow for your machine. Always use the
same size nozzle (NEW) to test the machine for performance
2. Apply detergent to partially cleaned surface using low pressure. (Apply detergent by
spraying from bottom up to avoid streaking - using a dual-lance and detergent assembly.)
Allow to soak for a few minutes.
3. Blast off dirt using high pressure and a 'bottom - up' approach.
4. Lastly, rinse off thoroughly with 'top down' approach.
SHUTTING DOWN:
IMPORTANT
– ALWAYS turn boiler off first (by turning the Boiler ON/OFF switch to the ‘OFF’
position) and run cold water through the system by blasting with cold water for 3 – 5 minutes before
shutting down!
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Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
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Turn off water supply and disconnect from water supply (Portable skid units only)
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Squeeze gun several times to release any stored pressure
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Lay out high pressure hose straight and then reel back up onto reel (if fitted with reel)
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Lock reel into place using the barrel bolt (only on Trailers and Skid-mount units)
REGULAR CHECKS:
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Check all oil levels :
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KOHLER engine oil level – check dip-stick. Use manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Gearbox oil level (sight glass should be half) SAE80W90 Gearbox oil.
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Pump oil level (sight glass should be half full) SAE 15W40 / SAE 10W/40 SAE 30
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Water Supply
- Low water supply can cause cavitation and/or pump running dry casing
expensive pump failure. Always check to ensure supply is:
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Uninterrupted
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Pressure is good (10 PSI / 30 LPM)
o
There are no kinks in supply hose
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Fittings are in good condition and not leaking
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Worn Jets
-System will function okay, but with oversized, worn jets, the pressure will be
much lower and cleaning ability reduced. Always use new jets to check operation efficiency
