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MaintenanCe
warning
When servicing, use only original manufacturer's
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
warning
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with one of the following standards:
● Australian Standard – AS/NZS 1337
● European Standard – CE EN166
● American Standard – ANSI Z87.1
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
warning
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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, lubricant, grease,
etc.
warning
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol,
petroleumbased products, penetrating lubricants, 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 center.
Before running the engine, perform the following
preoperation steps:
■ Check that all bolts, nuts, etc., are securely tightened.
■ Make sure the air filter is clean.
■ Check both the engine lubricant level and the fuel tank
level; refill as needed.
■ Inspect the work area for hazards.
■ If there is excessive noise or vibration, stop the unit
immediately.
noZZle MaintenanCe
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while
squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or
dirty nozzle.
■ Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
■ Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
note: Never point the spray wand at your face.
■ Using a straightened paper clip or nozzle cleaning tool
(not provided), free any foreign materials clogging or
restricting the nozzle.
■ Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by
back flushing (running the water through the nozzle
backwards or from the outside to the inside).
■ Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
■ Turn on the water supply and start the engine.
Cleaning tHe air filter
A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of
performance, and shorten the life span of the engine.
Check the air filter monthly. For best performance, replace
the air filter at least once a year.
■ Unscrew air filter knob, then remove the air filter cover.
■ Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and pull it out.
■ Wash the air filter with warm, soapy water.
■ Rinse and squeeze to dry.
■ Reinstall the air filter.
note: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside
the cover. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to
enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
■ Reinstall the air filter cover.
CHeCKing sParK Plug
■ Clean the area around the base of the spark plug
before removing to keep dirt and debris out of the
engine. Remove spark plug.
■ Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode
using a plug cleaner or wire brush. Replace the plug
if worn. (Recommended spark plug: Torch/ LG/ LD
F7RTC.)
■ Check electrode gap. The gap should be .03 in. (0.7-
0.8 mm). Adjust the gap, if necessary, by carefully
bending the ground electrode.
■ Reinstall spark plug. Tighten securely.
CHanging engine luBriCant
■ Shut off the engine.
■ Clean the area around the lubricant fill cap/dipstick,
then remove the lubricant fill cap/dipstick.
■ Tilt the pressure washer on its side as shown. Drain
lubricant into approved container.
note: Drain the lubricant while the engine is still
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