Cleaning Tips; General Maintenance - Ryobi RPW2400 Operator's Manual

NOTE: Shutting off (0) the engine will not relieve pressure
in the system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.

CLEANING TIPS

Test a small area first to avoid surface damage.
■
Start at the top of the area to be cleaned and work
■
down, overlapping the strokes.
After cleaning, rinse off any residual dirt by using the
■
Low Pressure Black nozzle
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 17.
NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the moving
handle.
Turn the pressure washer off.
■
Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the
■
wheels then roll the machine to the desired position.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

When servicing use only identical replacement
■
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
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, petrol,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to
be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at an authorised service centre.
STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 18.
Store the pressure washer with the petrol tank empty
.Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time
machine. Store in a dry, covered, frost-free area where
the weather can't damage it.
Always empty water from all hoses and the pump.
NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give
you better performance and increase the life of the
machine.
Drain the fuel tank completely.
Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean
lubricant.
Spark Plug:
Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark
■
English
■
■
NOTE: If replacing, use the following recommended
spark plugs or equivelant: Champion RN9YC4 or NGK
BPR5ES.
■
Clean the air filter.
Remove all hoses.
Empty the pump by pulling on the recoil starter about
6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from the
pump.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
■
■
■
■
before storing the
8
plug. Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled,
four-cycle lubricant through the spark plug hole into
the combustion chamber.
Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two
or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as
necessary.
Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug
wire disconnected.
Pull the recoil starter grip three or four times to clean
lubricant from the combustion chamber.
Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant
from the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Refuel the machine as described earlier in the
operator's manual.