Maintenance; General Maintenance - Ryobi RY141900 Manuel D'utilisation

 Turn off the pressure washer motor and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Disconnect garden hose and high pressure hose.
 Unscrew threaded top from pump protector bottle and
remove paper seal from bottle. Reinstall top on bottle and
tighten securely.
NOTE: The rubber seal should remain inside the threaded
top. If it comes out, be sure to replace before reinstalling
the top.
 Remove bottle cap and attach threaded end of bottle
securely to pressure washer pump water intake.
 Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump.
 Pump is protected when the protector fluid exits the pump
outlet.
POWER CORD STORAGE
See Figure 22.
When it is not in use, the power cord may be wrapped around
the two brackets on the back of the unit.
To secure the power cord in place, flip the bracket to the
up position.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, discon-
nect unit from power supply, and pull trigger to release
water pressure. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
OPERATION
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 23.
NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the handle and
never place the unit in any position other than upright on
its wheels.
 Turn the pressure washer off. Point nozzle in a safe direc-
tion and pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Tilt the machine toward you slightly until it balances on
the wheels then roll the machine to the desired position.
Do not tilt forward or sideways when moving.
 DO NOT attempt to move the unit by pulling on any of
the hoses.

MAINTENANCE

NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please call customer service or contact an
authorized service center for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
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