Nozzle Cleaning
If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt,
excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially
clogged or restricted, the pump pressure will pulsate. Clean the
nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following
instructions:
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
2. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure.
3. Disconnect the spray wand from the gun.
4. Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the
spray wand. Remove any obstructions with
the nozzle cleaning tool (Y) provided and
back flush with clean water.
5. Direct water supply into spray nozzle to
back flush loosened particles for 30
seconds.
6. Reassemble the nozzle to the wand.
7. Reconnect spray wand to gun then turn on water supply.
8. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high pressure
setting to test.
To Clean the Water Inlet Filter
This filter screen (U) should be checked periodically and cleaned if
necessary.
1. Remove the filter screen (U) by grasping the
end and removing it from water inlet of pump.
2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both
sides.
3. Reinsert filter into water inlet of pump. Convex
side faces out.
notE: Do not operate pressure washer without filter p operly
installed.
STORAGE
Pump
The manufacturer recommends using SIMPSON
Pump Guard or equivalent when storing the unit for more than 30
days and/or when freezing temperatures are expected. SIMPSON
POWERWASHER
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notE: Using pump guard helps provide proper lubrication to the
internal seals of the pump regardless of temperature or environment.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Use only SIMPSON
POWERWASHER
be corrosive and/or contain alcohol which may cause pump damage.
1. Turn off pressure washer and disconnect hoses from pump.
2. Unscrew bottle valve from Pump Guard bottle and remove seal.
3. Screw bottle valve back onto bottle.
4. Attach bottle to water inlet of pump.
5. Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump.
Pressure Washer
1. Drain all water from high-pressure hose, coil it and store it in
cradle of the pressure washer handle.
2. With nozzle pointed down and the spray gun and wand in a
vertical position, squeeze trigger to drain all water from spray gun
and wand. Store in gun holder.
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3. Store chemical hose so it is protected from dam age.
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Pump Guard is environmentally friendly.
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Pump Guard or equivalent. Other products could
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