Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSIHigh Pressure Washer
GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure
washer warranty
does not cover
items that have
been subjected
to operator
abuse or negligence.
To
receive
full value from
the warranty,
the operator
must maint3in
the
high pressure
washer
as instructed
in this manual.
• Some adjustments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly
maintain
your
high pressure
washer. Check the
spray gun and adjustable
nozzle extension
assembly
for wear.
• All maintenance
in this manual
and the engine
owner's
manual
should
be made at {east once each season.
• Once
a year you should
dean
or replace
the spark plug,
clean or replace the air filter. A new spark
plug and clean
air filter
assure proper
fue[-alr
mixture
and help your
engine
run better
and last longer.
Please refer to your
engine owner's
manual for more
details.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oit level.
Check water inlet screen for damage.
Check in-line filter for damage.
Check high pressure hose for leaks.
Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.
Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.
Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris before
connecting
to
pressure
washer.
PRESSURE
WASH ER
MAINTENANCE
Check
and Clean
Inlet Screen
Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the
screen is dogged or replace it if screen is damaged.
Check
High Pressure
Hose
The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover,
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
A
AUTION!
Water spraying from a leak is
capable of injectingmaterial into skin. Inspecthose
each time before using it_ Never repair a high
pressure hose. Replace it with another hose that
exceeds the maximum pressure rating of your
pressure washer.
Check
Detergent
Siphoning
Tube
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if
clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.
Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Cleaning
Detergent
Siphoning
Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
• Placethe chemical injectionsiphon/filter in a bucket full
of clean water.
• Attach
the
black low
pressure
nozzle.
• Flush for I-2 minutes.
• Shut off the engine.
IMPORTANT:
Simply shutting OFF engine will not
release pressure in the system. When the engine has
shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to
relieve the pressure in the hose.
Check
Gun and Nozzle
Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Test the trigger by pressing it and making
sure it "springs back" into place when you release it. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger. You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Check
In-Line
Filter
Refer
to Figure
22 and service the in-linefilter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
Filter Screen
Nozzle Extension
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O-ring
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