Simpson Megashot MS61049 Instruction Manual page 18

ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owner's Manual for the man u fac tur er's recommendations
for any and all maintenance. NOTE: The engine drain plug is located at the rear of
the unit.
PUMP
The pump was filled with oil at the factory. The pump on this unit is maintenance
free and requires no oil. If there is a problem with the pump contact us at
www.simpsoncleaning.com
CONNECTIONS
Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray wand should be cleaned
regularly and lubricated with light oil or lithium grease to prevent leakage and
damage to the o-rings.
NOZZLE CLEANING (FIG. 12)
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 any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool
provided and backflush with clean water.
5. Direct water supply (N) into nozzle to backflush loosened
particles for 30 seconds.
6. Reconnect spray wand to gun and turn on water supply.
7. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high
pressure setting to test.
CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER (FIG. 8)
This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if
necessary.
1. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it from water inlet of pump.
2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides.
Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Convex side faces out.
3.
NOTE: Do not operate the pressure washer without filter properly installed.
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owner's Manual for manufacturer's recommendations
for storage.
TO PREVENT FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
1. Add Ethanol Shield
er's instructions. When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
STORAGE
(sold separately) fuel stabilizer following the manufactur-
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