ENGINE SHEET ......................Enclosed PARTS LIST / EXPLODED VIEW .................. Enclosed WIRING DIAGRAMS ...................... Enclosed INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................. Enclosed USE ONLY HYDRO TEK CERTIFIED ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS, FAILURE TO DO SO COULD LEAD TO WARRANTY EXCLUSION AND SEVERE BODILY INJURY...
& generator brushes, filters, fuses, belts, & tires. service. Please locate the warranty registration card 2. Cost of regular maintenance/adjustments, damage enclosed and return it to Hydro Tek to register your from lack of maintenance or correct operation machine. If problems occur, contact the dealer you 3.
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November emission control system. 2015. Hydro Tek is not liable for indirect, incidental or Your evaporative emission control system may include consequential damages including any cost of substitute...
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Hydro Tek Replacement within the warranty period is covered by Systems, Inc. demonstrates that the Pressure Washer...
SAFETY WARNINGS This product must be grounded. If it should or approved alternate fuel. NEVER use gasoline. Do malfunction, grounding provides a path of least not confuse gasoline and diesel fuel tanks. resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of 3.
SAFETY WARNINGS aerosols, or flammable materials should be stored 4. Do not exceed recommended operating pressure within 24” of the unit and should not be stored under the or temperature. 5. Observe all regulations when towing trailer- unit. During refueling, ALL ignition sources and switches should be OFF and there should be a person mounted units.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE START UP: Read all instructions Turn pump power switch on. If unit is equipped with 1. CHECK PUMP OIL: Check pump oil by locating the auto-start, keep all power switches off when left oil view window. Depending on your pump model, fill to unattended.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. WASH STATION REMOTE (if equipped): Install at the same time. Flow can be reduced by selecting station on the wall at a convenient wash site. Control flow reduction nozzles only when one operator is using switched in the wash station remote will override and the machine.
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On machines with a 115V generator or a 12V burner, shuts down the motor, have an electrician or an the throttle is preset by manufacturer (See Generator authorized Hydro Tek distributor check for electrical section). Some engines include backfire prevention problems. Voltage reading under load should be +/- solenoids.
Replace belts when they show oil, available at your Hydro Tek dealer (refer to signs of wear or cracking. Tighten belts by loosening maintenance schedule on back page).
25 PSI and 60 PSI using a ⅝” to ¾” I.D. hose. in the coil, use a scale remover (Part #CB100) available Install a back flow preventer on your supply hose if at your authorized Hydro Tek dealer. Perform this State or Local ordinances require it. Install a water descaling service only when a noticeable pressure drop regulator if your water pressure exceeds 60 PSI.
SYSTEM INFORMATION cause it to split and frozen flow switches or pressure released or if the temperature set point is exceeded, the switches can malfunction which control the burner. red light will go off and the burner will stop firing. These pictures show different reasons for coil pipe failure: NATURAL GAS/PROPANE GAS BURNER: The gas...
The nozzle installed on your machine hose to extend the hose life. from the manufacturer is designed to allow only about WARNING: Hydro Tek hot water machines require 90% of the water being pumped to discharge out of the a special 250° rated hose.
ACCESSORIES the nozzle, match to one size under the flow and of the unit is directly related to the output of your high- pressure output of the pump. pressure washer. The sand is mixed with the water at The nozzle is usually connected to the wand with a the sand head in a tungsten carbide nozzle.
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40 hours is recommended. Do not over HYDRO VACUUM® WASTEWATER RECOVERY grease. Using a hand held grease gun, dispense one Hydro Tek manufactures Hydro Vacuum®, a product pump of grease into the grease fitting. Depress the ball line of mobile wastewater...
TRAILER INFORMATION TRAILERS: Hydro Tek trailers are designed to match your Hydro Tek washer and increase productivity. Several trailer and tank skid configurations are available. TRAILER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every trailer comes with 12 MTH. 3 MTH. 6 MTH. electrical connection. Trailers with...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY PROBLEM (The most recurring probable cause is listed first) (Repairs should only be made by a qualified technician) Power System: Gasoline or Diesel Engine Powered Engine will not start or crank Battery dead. Charge or replace battery, add electrolyte if battery is new. over Dirty battery connection.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY PROBLEM (The most recurring probable cause is listed first) (Repairs should only be made by a qualified technician) Pumping System Trigger gun leaks or will not shut off Debris in gun valve assembly. Clean valve assembly or replace gun. Pump runs but has low spray pressure Water turned off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY PROBLEM (The most recurring probable cause is listed first) (Repairs should only be made by a qualified technician) Heating / Burner System – Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Fired Pilot will not light. Burner will not fire. Burner switch is not on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BURNER TROUBLE SHOOTING SC/SCU Series - 120 VAC BURNER DOES NOT COME ON BURNER DOES NOT TURN OFF ▼▼▼▼ ▼ IS THE SWITCH ENGAGED TO !! CAUTION!! TURN UNIT OFF ►NO ► TURN BURNER SWITCH TO "ON" POSITION "ON"...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BURNER TROUBLE SHOOTING SS SERIES 12V DC (Also applicable to SC Series with 12V DC burners) BURNER DOES NOT COME ON BURNER DOES NOT TURN OFF ▼▼▼▼ ▼ IS THE SWITCH ENGAGED TO !! CAUTION!! TURN UNIT OFF ►NO ►...
MAINTENANCE LOG MODEL# ____________________________________ SERIAL# ____________________________________ Date of Service Number of Run Hours Service Performed Month/Day/Year Since Last Service...
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE While your pressure washer has been produced with Contact your Hydro Tek dealer for maintenance. A quality materials and craftsmanship, you as the owner small investment in preventative maintenance will add have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the many hours to the life of your pressure washer.
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