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PETROL POWER WASHER MODEL NO: PLS265B PART NO: 7330367 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0121...
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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. • Petrol Driven Power Washer • 2 x Rubber Feet c/w fixings •...
2. DO NOT hold your finger over the high pressure nozzle. 3. DO NOT let children or untrained personnel use this machine. 4. DO NOT try to repair this machine. Always refer to your CLARKE service department for all repairs.
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.
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OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Gun/lance 11 Pump oil filler Fuel Filler 12 Chemical (detergent) hose Foldable handle 13 Exhaust muffler Pressure regulator 14 Air filter housing Adjustable nozzle 15 Fuel Shut-off Valve High pressure deivery hose 16 Choke On/Off Switch 17 Throttle Wheel/tyre assembly 18 Engine starter...
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.
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. • Make sure the connection is secure. CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE POWER WASHER 1.
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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. REMOVE THE TRAVEL PLUG BEFORE USE 1. Use a 17mm spanner to remove the red travel plug.
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 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.
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL 1. To check the fuel level, remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel strainer. Check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated. 3. Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine.
DESIGN FEATURES Bypass mode: In bypass mode, the pump recirculates the water because the trigger of the spray gun is not being pulled. If the unit is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes, the water temperature will rise to a dangerous level and could damage internal components of the pump.
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5. Set the fuel valve lever to the ‘ON’ position. 6. If you are starting the power washer ‘cold’ set the choke lever to the CHOKE position (left). If the power washer is warm skip this step. 7. Set the throttle to the 1/3rd of the way towards the fast setting.
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.
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...
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.
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.
4. Replace the drain plug and its ring seal. 5. With the power washer in a level position, fill to the centre of the sight-glass with the recommended oil. 6. Replace the oil filler cap. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 1. Refer to the information in the engine user manual supplied.
1. Remove any fittings to the water inlet. 2. Remove the water filter from the water inlet. 3. Clean the filter by flushing it with water on both sides 4. Replace the water filter. CHANGING THE SPARK PLUG CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG.
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.
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STORAGE 1. Drain all water from the high pressure hose, coil it and store it on the hose holder on the rear of the power washer. 2. Drain all water from the spray gun and spray lance by holding the gun/ lance vertically with the nozzle pointing down and pulling the trigger.
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. See page 10. start (see Low oil Add oil. See page 16. engine manual Pressure builds up...
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No or low Choke lever is in the Move the choke lever to the NO pressure (initial CHOKE position CHOKE position use) continued Throttle control lever is Move the throttle control lever to the not in the fast position fast position High pressure hose is Make sure the high pressure hose is...
SPECIFICATIONS Model PLS265B Engine Engine Model G390F Power 13HP/8.2kW@3600rpm Engine type Petrol /Air Cooled Starting system Recoil Fuel Capacity 6.5 L Max Water supply Max. feed temperature Min. feed volume Not less than outlet flow Inlet pressure 3-6 Bar Performance Data Working pressure 207 Bar (Mains water) 200 (Barrel supply)
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COMPNENT PARTS Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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