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- Page 1 PETROL POWER WASHER MODEL NO: PLS195A PART NO: 7330361 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0919 ISS 1...
- Page 2 This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights. UNPACKING Unpack your power washer and check to ensure the following items are present. Contact your CLARKE dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. 1 x Petrol Driven Power Washer...
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Page 3: General Safety Rules
3. DO NOT let children or untrained personnel use this machine. 4. DO NOT operate the machine with any of the covers removed. 5. DO NOT try to repair this machine. Always refer to your CLARKE service department for all repairs. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS ALWAYS: Read this manual and make sure that all warnings and instructions are clear before you use this pressure washer. DANGER: Risk of fire or explosion. Stop the engine before you refuel the pressure washer. Keep flammable materials away from the work area. - Page 5 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Foldable handle Chemical detergent inlet Gun/lance Adjustable nozzle High pressure hose Pressure regulator Engine Spray wand Wheels Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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Page 6: Fitting The Wheels
ASSEMBLY FITTING THE WHEELS 1. Insert the axle as shown. • Rotate the axle so that the spring loaded pin pops throught the hole on the frame. 2. Fit the wheels to the axles and secure with the locking nut supplied. -
Page 7: The High Pressure Hose
THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE GUN 1. Slide the connector on the hose backwards. 2. Push the gun into the connector. 3. Release the connector. NOTE: Make sure the connection is secure. CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE POWER WASHER 1. - Page 8 LANCE STORAGE BRACKET 1. Fit the bracket into the position shown and secure using the washers and nuts supplied. HOSE STORAGE BRACKET 1. Screw a nut and washer onto each leg of the hose bracket. 2. Fit the hose bracket in place and secure using a washer, spring washer and nut.
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Page 9: Before Use
BEFORE USE WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE POWER WASHER ON LEVEL GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF. WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE POWER WASHER WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVELS. IMPORTANT: The engine is supplied without any oil in it and must be filled to the correct level before use, see below. -
Page 10: Checking The Fuel Level
4. If the oil is low, fill the oil reservoir to the edge of the oil filler hole. • We recommend the use of 10W-SAE30 oil in the engine. 5. Replace the oil filler cap. CAUTION: RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT OIL WILL CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. -
Page 11: Pressure Regulator
PRESSURE REGULATOR When supplied, the pressure regulator may be set to minimum. Turn the pressure regulator on the pump fully clockwise to allow water pressure to build up when the pressure washer is running. If you find the pressure is too high, you can adjust this later. - Page 12 STARTING YOUR POWER WASHER Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedures for your engine type. 1. Make sure the engine has sufficient fuel. See page 10. 2. Check the engine oil level. See page 9. 3.
- Page 13 7. Set the throttle to the 1/3rd of the way towards the fast setting. 8. Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the power washer. NOTE: You may have to do this more than once.
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Page 14: Adjusting The Spray
USING THE POWER WASHER 1. Pull the trigger on the gun to start water flow. • Stand on a stable surface and grip the gun/spray wand firmly with both hands. • Expect the gun to kick when the trigger is pulled. 2. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Pressure
3. Slide the nozzle forward for low pressure operation. 4. The following products are available from your CLARKE dealer. TRAFFIC FILM REMOVER 5 ltr Concentrate Part number 3050821... -
Page 16: Shutting Down
SHUTTING DOWN 1. After each use, if you have applied detergents, place the detergent hose into a container of clean water and run clean water through the detergent injection system to flush the system thoroughly. NOTE: Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump. 2. -
Page 17: Water Butt Connection
WATER BUTT CONNECTION This machine has the ability to draw its own water, meaning you can use water not under pressure, such as rainwater collected in a water butt. To do this you must carry out the following procedure. 1. Attach the filter to the end of the pipe supplied. -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE PUMP OIL The pump oil should be changed after the first 30 hours use and then every 100 hours. CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED OIL IS DANGEROUS, ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED OIL. 1. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Nozzle
CLEANING THE NOZZLE If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted by dirt or other foreign material, excess pump pressure may develop. Clean the nozzle immediately by following the instructions below. 1. Shut off the power washer and turn off the water supply. 2. -
Page 20: Checking The Air Filter
4. Make sure that the air filter is clean and not damaged. • If the air filter is damaged contact CLARKE spare parts department for a replacement. • If the filter is dirty, wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly. -
Page 21: Storage Procedure
STORAGE PUMP 1. Drain all water from the high pressure hose, coil it and store it on the hose holder, located on the rear of the power washer. 2. Drain all water from the spray gun and spray wand by holding the gun/ wand vertically with the nozzle pointing down, and pulling the trigger. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service department. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not No fuel Add fuel start (see engine Low oil Add oil manual for further engine Pressure builds up after... - Page 23 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Lack of pressure Throttle control lever is Move the throttle control lever to the fast (initial use) not in the fast position position continued Choke lever is in the Move the choke lever to the NO CHOKE CHOKE position position High pressure hose is too...
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Page 24: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model PLS195A Engine Engine Model G200F Power (HP) Engine type Petrol (unleaded) Starting system Recoil Fuel Capacity (L) 3.6 Max Water supply Max. feed temperature Min. feed volume 5 gallons per minute @ 20 PSI Performance Data Working pressure 170 Bar Max. - Page 25 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST (MAIN UNIT) Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
- Page 26 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST (PUMP) Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...