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Pressure Washer
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GeNerAL CLeANING TIPS
1 . Apply the detergent so that it thoroughly covers the
cleaning surface . Apply the detergent from bottom to top
to prevent the detergent from sliding down and streaking .
Wait a couple of minutes for the detergent to break down
the dirt and grime . Use a brush to lightly scrub heavily
soiled areas . Never allow the detergent to dry on the
cleaning surface .
2 . To rinse or to return the nozzle to high pressure, release
the trigger and slide the nozzle to the high pressure
setting .
never make the nozzle pressure
adjustment with the gun triggered.
Adjusting the high-low nozzle when the gun is triggered can
result in damage to the seals in the nozzle.
3 . After using detergents, flush the suction system by placing
the detergent suction tube into a bucket of clean water .
5. CLeANING POWer
The easiest way to regulate the cleaning power of your
pressure washer is by changing the distance from the surface
you are cleaning . Begin spraying while standing several feet
from the surface. Slowly move closer to the object you are
cleaning until you find the most effective cleaning technique .
6. FINAL rINSe
The final rinse should start at the bottom and work upward .
Make sure that you thoroughly rinse the surface and that you
remove all detergent .
7. PreSSure reLIeF PrOCeDure
To reduce the risk of bodily injury or property damage, always
follow this procedure whenever spraying is stopped, when
work is completed, and before checking or repairing any part
of the system .
1 . Engage the trigger safety latch .
2 . Turn the unit off .
3 . Shut off the water supply .
4 . Disengage the trigger safety latch and trigger the gun to
relieve pressure .
5 . Re-engage the trigger safety latch .
6 . When checking or repairing unit, remove the ignition
cable from the spark plug . .
7 . Before overnight storage, long term storage, or
transporting unit, disconnect the water supply and turn
off the fuel supply valve .
8. SHuTDOWN
1 . Be sure all detergent is flushed from system .
2 . Turn the engine OFF .
3 Turn the water supply OFF .
4 . After the engine and water supply are turned off, trigger
the gun to depressurize the system .
neVer turn the water supply off before
turning the engine/motor off. serious
damage could occur to the pump and/or engine/motor.
neVer disconnect the high pressure
discharge hose from the machine while
the system is pressurized. To depressurize, turn engine/motor
off, turn water supply off and squeeze gun trigger 2-3 times.
5 . After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure washer
with a clean, damp cloth .
• Do not store the pressure washer outdoors.
• Do not store the pressure washer where it might freeze
unless it has been properly winterized .
9. STOrAGe
LONG TerM STOrAGe INSTruCTIONS (MOre THAN 30
DAYS IN STOrAGe)
1 . Remove fuel from the tank and run the pressure washer
in a normal operating mode until the engine stops from
a lack of fuel . Normal operating mode means actually
spraying water from the gun while the engine is running .
Alternate method
– Add fuel stabilizer to gas in the
tank and run in normal operating mode for at least five
minutes .
2 . Stop the engine, turn off the water supply, and trigger the
gun to release pressure in the high-pressure hose .
3 . Disconnect the water supply and high pressure hose from
the pump .
4 . Allow the engine to cool .
5 . Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug .
6 . Pour 1/2 oz . of engine oil into the spark plug hole .
never pull the starter rope on the engine
when the spark plug is removed unless
the spark plug hole is covered. Fuel vapor from the hole can
ignite by a spark.
7 . Place a rag over the spark plug hole and slowly pull the
starter rope several times to distribute the oil .
Operation
Low Pressure
High Pressure
Nozzle
Figure 13 - Adjusting nozzle for pressure
