General Maintenance; Maintenance; Nozzle Maintenance - Ryobi DE 2800 PSI Manual Del Operador

Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create
a hazard or cause product damage.
NOTICE:
This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor
and cannot be used on U.S. forest lands; in addition,
product users must comply with Federal, State, and
local fire prevention regulations. Check with appropriate
authorities. Contact customer service or a qualified
service center to purchase a spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
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MAINTENANCE

Before running the engine, perform the following pre-
operation steps:
 Check that all bolts, nuts, etc., are securely tightened.
 Make sure the air filter is clean.
 Check both the engine lubricant level and the fuel tank
 Inspect the work area for hazards.
 If there is excessive noise or vibration, stop the unit

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

See Figure 19.
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while
squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or
dirty nozzle.
 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
 Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
 To free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the
 Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back
 Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
 Turn on the water supply and start the engine.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 20.
A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of perfor-
mance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check the
air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air filter
at least once a year.
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WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
level; refill as needed.
immediately.
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
WARNING:
NEVER remove nozzles without first turning off the engine,
relieving the water pressure in the trigger handle, and
locking the lock out on the trigger handle. NEVER point
the nozzle at your face or at others. The quick-connect
feature contains small springs that could eject the nozzle
with some force. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in an eye injury or other serious personal injury.
nozzle, blow out or remove debris with a straightened
paper clip or fine needle.
flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards
or from the outside to the inside).