Operation
Shutdown, Flushing and Storage
NOTE:
An anti-freeze flush kit
802-327
is available to
make flushing easier.
*
A
CAUTION
If
water does freeze in the pressure washer, thaw it
in
a wan room before trying
to
start it.
Do
not pour
hot water on or into the pump; it may crack the
ceramic plungers1
1.
If the pressure washer will be exposed
to
freezing
temperatures, drain all water out of the pump.
If
it
must be stored
in
freezing temperatures, flush the
unit with a
50%
anti-freeze solution. Relieve
pressure. Flush the pressure washer before using
it again
to
remove the anti-freeze.
2.
Before long-term (overnight) storage or transport-
ing of unit, disconnect the water supply, and turn
off
the fuel supply valve.
3.
After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure
washer with a clean, damp cloth.
4.
Perform the appropriate maintenance. See mainte-
nance chart.
Maintenance
Observing regular maintenance intervals helps ensure
that you get maximum performance and life from the
pressure washer.
There is a break-in period for the engine, pump and
gear reducer (if used). After changing the oil in these
components following their respective break-in periods,
the interval between required changes is longer.
tenance checks should be made more often.
If the unit is operating
in
dusty conditions, these main-
To
reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including
fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin
or injury from moving parts, always follow the
proceeding.
Pressure Relief Procedure
on
page
5
before
Interval
Clean water inlet screen and filter.
Daily
What
to
do
Check engine and pump oil lev-
gasoline level. Fill as necessary.
els.
Fill
as
necessary. Check
After first
5
hours
of
op- Drain oil when warm. Use SAE
30
Change engine break-in oil.
eration or 1OW-30 detergent oil.
Each
25
hours Clean and remove air cleaner
of operation foam. Wash with water and deter-
gent. Dry thoroughly.'Rub with oil
and squeeze to distribute oil.
'After first
50
eration
SAE
20
or
30
non-detergent oil.
.
hours of op-
Change pump break-in
oil.
Use
Each 100 Clean or replace paper air cleaner
hours
of
op-
cartridge:Tap gently to remove
eration
or
3
months
30
or
1OW-30
detergent oil.
dirt. Change engine oil. Use SAE
Each
500
hours of op-
30
nondetergent oil.
Change pump
oil.
Use SAE
20
or
eration
or
6
months
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