GeneralRecommendations
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the life of the pressure washer. See any Sears or
other qualified service dealer for service.
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain pressure washer as instructed in this manual
including proper storage as detailed in Storage.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedule chart.
NOTICE Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replacethe air filter. A new spark plug and clean air
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
controldevices and systemsmay be performedby any non-
road engine repair establishmentor individual. However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work
must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. See the
Emissions Warranty.
Before EachUse
1.
Check engine oil level.
2.
Cleandebris.
3.
Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4.
Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5.
Check gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.
6.
Purge pump of air and contaminants.
PRESSURE WASHERMAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keeparea
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Pressure washer parts should be kept clean to reduce the
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
•
Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer could
damage it and shorten its life.
• DONOTinsertany objectsthroughcoolingslots.
•
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
•
Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Checkand CleanInlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
CheckHigh Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
_, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
• Replacement hoseratingMUSTequalor exceed maximum
pressureratingof unit.
CheckGunand Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into placewhen you releaseit. Do not depress red
button and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Detergent Siphoning Check Ball
Occasionally check ball in detergent siphoning system may
become stuck from storage, dried soap, or minerals in water.
The check ball can be freed by performing the following:
NOTICE Before performing this procedure, be sure you are
wearing safety goggles as described below.
_i, WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to release retained
high water pressure.
_i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which could result in
serious injury.
• Keephigh pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time youstop engine.
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