Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet PW3024 Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
• The warranty on this pressure washer does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the pressure washer as instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
WARNING:
Risk of fire hazard. Always disconnect,
spark plug wire, let the engine cool and release all
water pressure before performing any maintenance
or repair. The engine contains flammable fuel. Do
not smoke or work near open flames while
performing maintenance.
WARNING:
Risk of burn hazard. When performing
maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces,
water pressure or moving parts that can cause
serious injury or death.
Pump
The pump was filled with oil at the factory. The pump on this unit
is maintenance free and requires no oil to be added or changed.
If there is a problem with the pump contact us, see "Service" for
options.
Connections
Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray wand
should be cleaned regularly and lubricated with light oil or
lithium grease to prevent leakage and damage to the o-rings.
Nozzle Cleaning
If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as
dirt, excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes
partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressure will pulsate.
Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and
the following instructions:
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
2. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure.
3. Disconnect the spray wand from the gun.
4. Remove the high pressure nozzle from the spray wand.
Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool
provided and backflush with clean water. See Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
5. Direct water supply into nozzle to backflush loosened
particles for 30 seconds.
6. Reassemble the nozzle to the wand.
7. Reconnect spray wand to gun and turn on water supply.
8. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high
pressure setting to test.
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