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NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Check for 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 can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
rating of unit.
Check Gun and 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 place when you release it. Put safety latch in UP
position and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Check In-Line Filter
Service the in-line filter if it becomes clogged, as follows:
A
1. Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high
pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension (A) from spray
gun and remove o-ring (C) and screen (B) from nozzle
extension. Flush screen, spray gun, and nozzle extension
with clean water to clear debris.
2. Place in-line filter screen into threaded end of nozzle
extension. Direction does not matter. Push screen in
with eraser end of pencil until it rests flat at bottom of
opening. Take care not to bend the screen.
3. Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against
in-line filter screen.
4. Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described in
Assembly section.
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Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and squeeze
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
3. Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension.
4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
5. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
6. Remove in-line filter from other end of nozzle extension
7. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
B
C
8. Reinstall spray tip and in-line filter into nozzle extension.
9. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
10. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
11. Engage trigger lock on spray gun and start engine
12. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
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spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
while system is pressurized.
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
A
following instructions Check In-Line Filter.
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
following instructions How to Start Your Pressure
Washer.
connect spray tip.