Maintenance - Ryobi RY142022 Operator's Manual

USING PUMP PROTECTOR
See Figure 15.
Regular use of a commercially available pump protector
prolongs the life of the pressure washer by removing hard
water mineral deposits, lubricating pump seals and pistons,
and preventing freeze damage. Pump protector should be
added to the unit after every use and before storage. Pump
protector can be purchased at the retailer where you pur-
chased your pressure washer, or by calling customer service.
The instructions that follow are typical for adding pump pro-
tector but you should always verify the specific instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the pump protector used.
 Turn off the pressure washer motor, disconnect the power
supply, and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to
release water pressure.
 Disconnect garden hose and high pressure hose.
 Unscrew threaded top from pump protector bottle and
remove paper seal from bottle. Reinstall top on bottle and
tighten securely.
NOTE: The rubber seal should remain inside the threaded
top. If it comes out, be sure to replace before reinstalling
the top.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, discon-
nect unit from power supply, and pull trigger to release
water pressure. 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 identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
OPERATION
 Remove bottle cap and attach threaded end of bottle
securely to pressure washer pump water intake.
 Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump.
 Pump is protected when the protector fluid exits the pump
outlet.
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 16.
 Turn the pressure washer off. Point nozzle in a safe direc-
tion and pull trigger to release water pressure.
 Disconnect pressure washer from power supply.
 Press the release button and pull the retractable handle
out or carry by the carry handle.
 Using the retractable handle, face the front of the pres-
sure washer, grasp the retractable handle firmly with one
hand.
 Lift the pressure washer toward you until it balances on
the wheels.
 Move to the desired location then lower the pressure
washer until it sits securely on a flat surface.
 Using the carrying handle, get a firm grasp of the unit.
Lift the unit into a safe and comfortable carrying position.
Move machine to the desired location.

MAINTENANCE

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 call customer service or contact an
authorized 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.
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.
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