Periodic Maintenance Schedule - RIDGID RD80956 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE
 Clean the air filter.
 Extend the starter grip and rope to check its condition.
If the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by a
qualified service center.
 Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store. Do not allow
the hose to become kinked.
 Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this pressure washer, please follow the maintenance schedule provided
in the engine manual instead of the maintenance information listed below.
Maintenance Items
Add fuel stabilizer
Add pump protector
Check pump lubricant level
Check pump lubricant quality (for discoloration or contamination)
Check for pump lubricant leaks - inspect oil seals, drain plug, oil
plug, sight glass
Check for water leaks under manifold, into crankcase
Plumbing
Change pump lubricant
Change pump seals
Clean engine and check nuts and bolts
Check and refill engine lubricant
Change engine lubricant (initial change)
Change engine lubricant
Clean spark plug
Clean air filter
Replace air filter element
Replace fuel tank outlet filter
Clean and adjust spark plug and electrodes
Replace spark plug
1 If other than Cat Pumps special formula premium grade ISO68 hydraulic oil is used, change cycle should be every 300 hours.
2 Initial lubricant change should be performed after first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter, change lubricant every 100 hours.
3 Pump seals should be replaced at 200 hours if unit is used commercially. In residential use, replace seals after 500 hours.
NOTE: If you are not sure how to perform any of the maintenance items listed above, take the unit to a qualified service
center to have the maintenance item performed.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
 Pull the starter grip and rope three or four times to clean
 Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
 Reconnect the spark plug wire.
 Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator's
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lubricant from the combustion chamber.
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
manual.
Each use Weekly
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