Ryobi RY141612 Operator's Manual page 18

 Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Unplug the pressure washer.
 Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
WARNING:
NEVER remove nozzles without first turning off the motor,
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.
 To free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the
nozzle, blow out or remove debris with a straightened
paper clip or fine needle.
 Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back
flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards
or from the outside to the inside).
 Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
 Reinstall the garden hose and connect the unit to the
power supply.
PUMP MAINTENANCE
Routinely make a visual inspection of the pump. If you notice
any leaking of lubricant around the pump seals, take the
pressure washer to an authorized service center for repair.
There are no user serviceable parts to the pressure washer
pump. Any attempt to service or alter the pump may dam-
age the pressure washer and void your product warranty.
MAINTENANCE
STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figures 15-16.
NOTE: Regular use of pump protector will give you better
performance of the unit and increase the life of the pump.
Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it.
It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always
empty water from all hoses and the pump.
 Make sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position.
 Unplug the pressure washer and store the power cord
using the hook-and-loop strap.
 Disconnect both the high pressure hose and the garden
hose from the pump.
 Neatly coil the high pressure hose and store with hook-
and-loop strap.
 Tilt the unit as shown to allow any remaining water in the
pump to drain from the water inlet.
NOTICE:
If the location where your pressure washer is stored will
fall below 32°F, the use of a pump protector is required
before storing to prevent freeze damage. Freeze damage
will void your warranty.
 Turn the spray wand counterclockwise to remove it from
the trigger handle. Store the unassembled spray wand
and trigger handle in their storage areas.
 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.
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