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- Page 1 DUAL PRESSURE WASHER DPW-4000-VS OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rev 1221...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................... 1 DISCLAIMER ................................ 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................3 KEY TERMS ................................3 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................ 4 EMERGENCY INFORMATION ..........................8 SAFETY DECALS ..............................8 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION ....................9 OVERALL MACHINE DIMENSIONS ........................11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES .......................... - Page 3 CHECK AND CLEAN INLET FILTER ........................27 CHECK HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ........................27 CHECK SPRAY GUN ............................28 CHECK WAND ..............................28 NOZZLE MAINTENANCE ..........................28 PUMP MAINTENANCE ............................29 CHANGING PUMP OIL ........................... 29 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL ..........................30 LENGTHY PUMP LAY-OFFS ..........................
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Page 4: Introduction
MAKINEX. The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time of publication. MAKINEX reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice. All rights, especially copying and distribution rights are reserved. -
Page 5: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER MAKINEX and its affiliates take no responsibility for any damage, injury or death resulting from the incorrect or unsafe use of this product. Use of this product should be undertaken by competent persons only. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the following safety procedures are followed. -
Page 6: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death. -
Page 7: Safety Information
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your pressure washer. Failure to follow instructions could WARNING result in serious injury or death MAKINEX Dual Pressure Washer is designed for professional operators only, instruct operators in care and use of the machine before use! WARNING... - Page 8 RISK OF BREATHING • Running engine gives off Carbon Monoxide, an odourless, colourless, poisonous gas. • Breathing Carbon Monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. DANGER • Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
- Page 9 • Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other off ground location. • Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK •...
- Page 10 • NEVER direct the spray jet at any surface that may contain asbestos material. • DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running. • NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
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Page 11: Emergency Information
EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, stop the machine immediately. 1. This product is fitted with a ‘hold to activate’ mechanism which is the spray gun trigger. Upon releasing grip, the high-pressure water flow will be automatically stopped. 2. -
Page 12: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS MODEL: DPW-4000-VS Page 9 of 44... -
Page 13: Product Description And Specification
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION The MAKINEX Dual Pressure Washer DPW-4000-VS is a versatile, 2 in 1 compact 4000 psi pressure cleaner. It is designed and engineered to simplify the process of pressure washing. The pressure washer includes a combination of a rotary... -
Page 14: Overall Machine Dimensions
BALL VALVE 500bar/ 7200psi rated 3-way ball valve TRIGGER GUN 358.5bar/ 5200psi rated WAND LENGTH 900mm/35.4inch OVERALL MACHINE DIMENSIONS 1016mm 40in 638mm 1349mm 25.12in 53.11in 1055mm 41.54in 884mm 34.8in 638mm 870mm 25.12in 34.25in Page 11 of 44... - Page 15 (With AR XM15.30N, gear reduction) PRESSURE OUTPUT MAX 4000 psi/275.8 bar FLOW RATE MAX 15L/min (4 gal/min) OIL TYPE SAE30 1450 WEIGHT 15.5kg/34lb GEARBOX SPECIFICATIONS (DPW-4000-VS) REDUCTION SHAFT SIZE 1inch SHAFT OIL TYPE SAE90W ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE TYPE Vanguard 400 Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV BORE x STROKE 88 x 67mm/3.5 x 2.6inch...
- Page 16 AIR CLEANER Integrated Cyclonic Air Cleaner OIL CAPACITY 0.95L (1US qt) FUEL TANK CAPACITY 5.74L (6.1 U.S. qts) FUEL 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON)or higher DRY WEIGHT 35.5kg (78lbs) RUN TIME (Full tank) 100min Page 13 of 44...
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Page 17: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES VANGUARD 400 ENGINE Page 14 of 44... - Page 18 Durable Galvanised frame Easy manoeuvrable Trolley with front swivel castors Pull Start Motor (DPW-4000-VS) Gear Box reduction (2:1) for prolonged pump life (Model DPW-4000-VS) External Bypass Valve for seal heat protection Thermal dump valve for over heat discharge Multi cushion isolators for vibration reduction...
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Page 19: Operation
This may result in an engine failure. NOTE: Refer to Vanguard 400 Manual for more in-depth instructions NOTE: New machines will be pre-oiled from MAKINEX with: Engine Oil – SAE 10W-30 Page 16 of 44... -
Page 20: Refueling
REFUELING FAILURE TO USE FUEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL WILL VOID WARRANTY WARNING • DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as ethanol-based fuel. • DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. • DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Fuel and fuel vapour are extremely flammable and explosive. -
Page 21: Operating Your Pressure Washer
OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 1. HOW TO PRE-START PRESSURE WASHER To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions. This information also applies if you let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. 1.1 Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate at least 5 gallons/19L per minute and no less than 20 psi at pressure washer end of garden hose. -
Page 22: Connect Garden Hose To Water Inlet Connection
3. CONNECT GARDEN HOSE TO WATER INLET CONNECTION 3.1 Before connecting the garden hose to the water inlet connector, inspect the filter 3.2 Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean put any debris 3.3 Release any pressure from spray gun by pulling the trigger. -
Page 23: Adjust Valve Postion To Surface-Cleaner
4. ADJUST VALVE POSTION TO SURFACE-CLEANER 4.1 Make sure the valve is pointing to the Surface-Cleaner position before starting as this makes sure pressure is constantly released before you start the engine and during initial running. RISK OF EYE INJURY. SPRAY CAN SPLASH BACK OR PROPEL OBJECTS •... -
Page 24: Checking/ Adjusting Pressure
VOID WARRANTY 6. CHECKING/ ADJUSTING PRESSURE The MAKINEX dual pressure washer operating pressure is pre-adjusted to 4000 Psi. Over adjusting pressure will VOID WARRANTY. 6.1 Check the operating pressure when the machine starts;... -
Page 25: Two Types Of Operation
7. TWO TYPES OF OPERATION By using the valve, you can choose between two types of operation. SURFACE-CLEANER OPERATION SPRAY GUN OPERATION Page 22 of 44... -
Page 26: Nozzle Selection
8. NOZZLE SELECTION The nozzle on the spray gun that comes with the MAKINEX dual pressure washer are 15°, 25°, and 40° Quick Connect nozzles. Your Surface-Cleaner will come installed with one set of 25015 nozzles (25-degree 1.5 orifice). The minimum orifice to be used in your Surface-Cleaner is half that which is being used in your pressure washer. -
Page 27: Foldable Handles
9. FOLDABLE HANDLES 9.1 release the lock pin by pressing down on spring tab of the handle lock tab. Refer to above. 9.2 Use both hands at the same time. 9.3 Lock pin will spring into place at their designated grooves. Three positions Page 24 of 44... -
Page 28: Stopping The Pressure Washer
10. STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER 10.1 Turn off the engine 10.2 Release pressure from spray gun, ALWAYS point gun in safe position before pressing trigger. NOTE: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped, and water is disconnected. 10.3 Move throttle control lever on engine to stop position 10.4... -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the pressure washer. The pressure washer’s warranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the pressure washer as instructed in this manual and in the engine manual, including proper storage as detailed in Winter Storage and Long-Term Storage. -
Page 30: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE CLEAN DEBRIS Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from cleaning system. Keep the unit clean at all times. Keep area around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure washer. -
Page 31: Check Spray Gun
CHECK SPRAY GUN Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make sure it is secure, and make sure the ‘safety lock’ is present and attach on the trigger, it helps to prevent any accidental jets when in operation. Replace spray gun immediately if the safety lock is damaged or not functioning. -
Page 32: Pump Maintenance
PUMP MAINTENANCE CHANGING PUMP OIL Checking the oil level: The pump is delivered complete with oil, with the characteristics stated on the data plate. When changing the oil, use oil suitable for conditions in the operating environment. The correct lubricating oil viscosity depends on the external temperature. -
Page 33: Checking The Oil Level
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL • Check the oil with the pump level and cold. • Check the amount of oil through the level gauge (A). • If necessary, top up with oil with the characteristics specified in the ‘lubricants table’. To top up with oil proceed as described below. -
Page 34: Lengthy Pump Lay-Offs
LENGTHY PUMP LAY-OFFS If the pump is to be unused for a long time, proceed as described below. 1. Run the pump with clean water for a few minutes. 2. Operate the pump without water for 10 seconds with the end of the delivery pipeline open to empty the pump and the delivery circuit and prevent scaling. -
Page 35: Surface-Cleaner Maintenance
SURFACE-CLEANER MAINTENANCE The Surface-Cleaner must be maintained to ensure correct function and longevity of life. There are two nozzles attached and they need to be checked before every use and are like nozzle maintenance of the spray gun. We recommend that you supply grease to the rotary head every 30 – 40 hours of use (if frequent usage, grease every 20-30 hours of operation). -
Page 36: Storage
STORAGE STORAGE WITH FUEL IN TANK Gasoline fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or crucial carburettor parts. To keep fuel fresh: 1. Add a fuel stabiliser liquid additive to fuel. 2. -
Page 37: Storage Of Pressure Washer
STORAGE OF PRESSURE WASHER 1. Drain all water from high pressure line, coil it and store it in cradle of pressure washer handle. 2. Drain all water from spray gun and spray wand by holding spray gun in vertical position with nozzle pointed downward. Squeeze trigger to remove fluids from spray gun and spray wand. -
Page 38: Other Storage Tips
included with the battery charger. The battery should be fully charged at least once per month. OTHER STORAGE TIPS 1. DO NOT store gasoline from one season to another unless it’s been treated with fuel stabiliser. 2. Replace fuel container, if metal, and if it begins to rust. Rust and dirt and debris can contaminate fuel supply and components resulting in poor performance and/or internal damage to engine. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Restore the tightness of the Pump sucking air intake line Increase the size of the intake pipelines Remove and kinks from the pipes Pump does not Intake flow rate insufficient Increase the filter capacity or reach the clean the filter cartridge specified Increase the RPM to the rated... - Page 40 Worn gaskets Replace the gaskets (1) Worn gaskets Replace the gaskets (1) Worn pistons Replace the pistons (1) Loose drain plug Tighten drain plug pump overfilled Check for correct amount Oil leak from pump Drain and refill with correct type incorrect oil use and amount of oil Oil seals worn...
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Page 41: Limited Warranty
MAKINEX product in peak operating condition. MAKINEX warrants each new Dual Pressure Washer to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic and industrial use and service for the period specified below, conditional to the limitations and exclusions printed on this page. -
Page 42: Warranty Exclusions
• Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage covers. • Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control. • Problems cause by parts that are not original MAKINEX parts. • Maintenance service cost • Expeditated freight costs... -
Page 43: Owner's Responsibility Under Limited Warranty
This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is the responsibility (and cost) of MAKINEX or our appointed agent to return the machine to be repaired or replaced under warranty to the consumer- this is valid for domestic territories only (e.g. -
Page 44: Contact Information
CONTACT INFORMATION For sales, service, warranty and parts for all MAKINEX products; please refer below. SALES, SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY SALES TEL 1300 795 953 or +61 2 9460 8071 WEB www.makinex.com.au AUSTRALIA SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY EMAIL service@makinex.com.au... -
Page 45: Appendix A- Risk Assessment
APPENDIX A- RISK ASSESSMENT Page 42 of 44... - Page 46 Page 43 of 44...
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