Shutting Down (Fig. 18, 19)
1. If chemicals were applied, place the chemical hose into a container
of clean water and draw clean water through chemical injection
system to rinse system thoroughly.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage Failure to do so could cause
damage to the pump.
2. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (H) to the OFF Position.
3. Place the fuel valve lever (M) in the OFF position.
FIG. 18
H
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. NEVER turn water supply off while
pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result.
4. Turn water source off.
5. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or
spray gun.
6. Refer to Storage for proper storage procedures.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Risk of burning. When performing maintenance, you
may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure or moving parts that
can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Always disconnect, spark plug wire, let
the engine cool and release all water pressure before performing any
FIG. 19
maintenance or repair. The engine contains flammable fuel. Do not
smoke or work near open flames while performing maintenance.
To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer,
a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed.
If the pressure washer is used in unusual conditions, such as high
temperatures or dusty conditions, more fre quent maintenance checks
will be required.
Engine
Consult the engine instruction manual for the man u fac tur er's
recommendations for any and all maintenance.
NOTE: The pressure washer frame is equipped with an oil drain hole
to help make changing the engine oil easier.
Pump (Fig. 20)
NOTE: The Pump was filled with oil at the factory. The preferred oil is
SIMPSON
Premium Pump Crankcase Oil. If this oil is not available,
®
an SAE 15W-40 oil may be used. Change the pump oil after the first
50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter, or every 3
months.
TO CHECK OIL
The oil level should come to the dot
in the middle of the sight glass (AA).
HOW TO CHANGE PUMP OIL
1. Loosen pump oil fill plug (BB).
2. Place a container under the
pump oil drain plug (CC).
3. Remove pump oil drain plug.
4. After oil is drained, replace
pump oil drain plug. Tighten
securely.
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FIG. 20
BB
AA
CC