Craftsman CMXGWASD20735 Operator's Manual page 15

1. Shut OFF engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press
red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
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WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine
is stopped and water is disconnected, which could
result in serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every
time you stop engine.
3. Remove Cletergent nose trom oaroeo fitting on pump.
4 .
Using a firm, blunt object 7/64" in diameter or
smaller, by at least 1" long, such as an Allen wrench,
slowly insert the object into the barbed fitting until
you meet resistance. This resistance is the check ball.
5. Slowly push down until you feel the ball move sl ightly,
push no more than l/8". Slight pressure may be
required to free the ball.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
7. Reinstall detergent hose onto barb fitting.
8.
Treat with
Pump Saver as described in Protecting the
Pump during storage to prevent reoccurrence.
Check Spray G un
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Test the trigger by pressing the red
button and making sure the trigger "springs back" into
place when you release it. You should not be able to press
the trigger without pressing the red button. Replace spray
gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Spray Tip Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The
principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray t ip
clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt,
etc. To correct the problem, imrnediately clean the spray
tip following these instructions:
l. Shut OFF engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press
red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
retained hi11h water oressure.
&
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that
this equ ipment produces could cut through skin
anCI its unCierlying tissues, resulting in serious
inj ury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine
is stopped and water is disconnected, which could
result in serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every
time you stop engine.
Maintenance
3. Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension.
4.
Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting spray tip
(A).
5. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
6.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by
back flushing water through nozzle extension. Back
flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstall spray tip into nozzle extension.
8 .
Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9.
Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
10 . Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11 . Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O ·Ring Maintenance
Purchase an 0-Ring/Maintenance Kit, model 705001,
by contacting the nearest authorized service center. It is
not included with the pressure washer. Th is kit includes
replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter.
Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service
your unit's o-rings.
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WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying t issues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind .
Replace a-ring or seal.
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