Shutting Down; Maintenance - Delta A00543 Instruction Manual

STARTING (continued)
4. Connect water source to pump
inlet. NOTE: Water source must
provide a minimum of 5 gallons per
minute at 20 PSI.
5. Connect high pressure hose to
pump outlet.
High Pressure Hose
6. If applying a chemical or
cleaning solution, see How To
Apply Chemicals/Cleaning
Solvents instructions in this
section.
7. Turn water source on. NOTE:
Failure to do so could cause
damage to the pump.
8. Start engine. See Engine Owners
Manual for correct procedure.
NOTE: When engine rope is
pulled, pressure starts building in
the gun. If the engine does not
start after two pulls, pull the gun
trigger to relieve this pressure.
may be exposed to hot surfaces,
water pressure, or moving parts that
can cause serious injury or death!
Before performing any maintenance
or repair, disconnect spark plug
wire, let engine cool and release all
water pressure. The engine contains
flammable fuel. DO NOT smoke or
work near open flames while
performing maintenance.
To ensure efficient operation and
longer life of your pressure washer, a
routine maintenance schedule should
be prepared and followed. If the
Water
Source

MAINTENANCE

When performing
maintenance, you
9. Depress trigger on gun to start
water flow. NOTE: Stand on a
stable surface and grip
gun/spray wand firmly with both
hands. Expect the gun to kick
when triggered.
10. Release trigger to stop water
flow.
11. Adjust spray for the task being
performed by changing quick
connect nozzle. See How To Use
Spray Wand instructions in this
section.

SHUTTING DOWN

1. After each use, if you have
applied chemicals, place chemical
hose into container of clean water
and draw clean water through
chemical injection system to rinse
system thoroughly. NOTE: Failure
to do so could cause damage to
the pump.
2. Turn engine off. See Engine
Owner's Manual. NOTE: NEVER
turn the water off with the engine
running.
3. Turn water source off.
4. Pull trigger on spray gun to
relieve any water pressure in hose
or spray gun.
5. See Storage section in this
manual for proper storage
procedures.
pressure washer is used in unusual
conditions, such as high-temperatures
or dusty conditions, more frequent
maintenance checks will be required.
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owners Manual for
the manufacturer's recommendations
for any and all maintenance. NOTE:
The frame is equipped with an oil drain
hole to help make changing the engine
oil easier.
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