CARE
AND
MAINTENANCE
16. SPRAY TIP MAINTENANCE
a.
Excessive pump pressure
(a
pulsing sensation
felt while squeezing
the
trigger)
may
be the result
of a clogged or dirty spray tip.
Unplug the pressure washer.
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the
water supply. Pull trigger to release water
pressure.
Remove the spray tip from the spray wand.
NOTE: Never point
the
spray wand
at
your face.
b.
Using the spray tip cleaning tool provided, free any foreign materials clogging
or
restricting the
spray tip opening.
Using a garden hose, flush debris out of the spray tip
by
back flushing (running the water through
the spray tip backwards or from the outside
to
the inside}.
Reconnect the spray tip to the spray wand.
Turn on the water supply.
17. STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
Store
in
a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it. It
is
important to store this product
in
a frost-free area. Always empty
water
from
all
hoses, the pump, and the detergent container before
storing.
NOTE: Use
of
a pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life
of
the machine.
Fix one end of the high pressure hose to
the
left side holder.
Turn the crank handle clockwise.
• Attach the other hose end to the right side holder when the hose
is
fully wound
for
storage.
Handle
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Right
Holder
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
18. QUICK WINTERIZING PROCEDURE
You
can
protect
your
pressure washer from winter damage by doing below:
Disconnect all water connections.
Turn
on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining
water
in the pump exits. Turn off imme-
diately.
Do
not allow high-pressure hose to become kinked.
Store the machine and accessories in a room that does not reach freezing temperatures. Do not
store near furnace or other sources
of
heat as
it
may
dry out the pump seals.
CAUTION:
Drain gun assembly
of
any remaining water. Aim
gun
downwards and squeeze trigger.
19.
SHUTIING
DOWN
AND
CLEANING UP
(If
you
are not using detergent, go directly to Step 2.) When you have finished using the detergent
injection system, fill detergent bottle with clean water. Siphon
water
at low-pressure
for
one minute
so
that all detergent
is
flushed through system. Remove detergent bottle
and
rinse it thoroughly.
Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet
on
the unit.
Press trigger to release any remaining water pressure.
•
Turn
the switch to "OFF"
(0)
position.
Unplug the
power
cord from the outlet.
Engage gun safety lock.
A wARNING
20. TAKING A BREAK
If taking a break
of
five minutes or more:
Engage gun safety lock.
•
Turn
unit to "OFF"
(0)
position.
Unplug the power cord
from
the outlet.
IMPORTANT:
The use
of
a pump protector
is
recommended when storing to help prevent a against freezing over
the winter months. It also help prevent the seals from drying out while sitting
in
storage in all climates.
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