BXA • 8.917-989.0 • Rev. 12/13
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
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leshooting Guide
16
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you
as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventa-
tive maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your dealer
for maintenance. Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer.
Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions. Check pump oil and engine oil level before fi rst use
of your new pressure washer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
SPRAY WAND
LEAKS
Spray wand not properly attached
Slide the spray wand into the gun. Turn the
wand collar clockwise onto the spray gun
threads until tight.
Broken o-ring
Call local distributor and order an o-ring.
PUMP IS NOISY
Pump is sucking air
Check that hoses and fi ttings are air tight.
Turn off machine and purge pump by
squeezing trigger gun until a steady fl ow of
water emerges through nozzle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Engine Oil
Inspect
Daily
Change
First month or 20 hours.
Every 100 hours or every 6 months after fi rst month
Filter
Every 50 hours
Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect
Daily
Clean
Every 3 months or 50 hours
Engine Fuel Filter
500 hours or 6 months
Spark Plug
Maintenance
Inspect
Every 6 months or 100 hours
Change
Every year or 300 hours
Clean Fuel Tank(s)
Annually
Pump Oil
Inspect
Oil level daily
Change
After fi rst 50 hours, then every 500 hours or annually (or 3 months)
Replace High Pressure Nozzle
Every 6 months
Replace Quick Connects
Annually
Clean Water Screen/Filter
Weekly
Replace HP Hose
Annually (if there are any signs of wear)
Belts*
Tighten
Every 6 months
Inspect/Replace
Every 6 months
*Note:
When servicing belts, don't exceed 14 lb-ft on pump mounting screws.Failure to do so will cause
pump thread damage.
