Kobalt KBT2000 Manual page 14

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
16. SPRAY TIP MAINTENANCE
a. Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation
felt while squeezing the trigger) may be the result
of a clogged or dirty spray tip.
Unplug the pressure washer.
Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the
water supply. Pull trigger to release water
pressure.
Remove the spray tip from the spray wand.
NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face.
b. Using the spray tip cleaning tool provided, free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the
spray tip opening.
Using a garden hose, flush debris out of the spray tip by back flushing (running the water through
the spray tip backwards or from the outside to the inside}.
Reconnect the spray tip to the spray wand.
Turn on the water supply.
17. STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it. It is important to store this product in
a frost-free area . Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent container before
storing .
NOTE: Use of a pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine.
Fix one end of the high pressure hose to the left side holder.
Turn the crank handle clockwise.
• Attach the other hose end to the right side holder when the hose is fully wound for storage.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
18. QUICK WINTERIZING PROCEDURE
You can protect your pressure washer from winter damage by doing below:
Disconnect all water connections.
Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off imme-
diately.
Do not allow high-pressure hose to become kinked .
Store the machine and accessories in a room that does not reach freezing temperatures. Do not
store near furnace or other sources of heat as it may dry out the pump seals.
CAUTION:
Drain gun assembly of any remaining water. Aim gun downwards and squeeze trigger.
19. SHUTIING DOWN AND CLEANING UP
(If you are not using detergent, go directly to Step 2.) When you have finished using the detergent
injection system, fill detergent bottle with clean water. Siphon water at low-pressure for one minute
so that all detergent is flushed through system. Remove detergent bottle and rinse it thoroughly.
Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit.
Press trigger to release any remaining water pressure.
• Turn the switch to "OFF" (0) position .
Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Engage gun safety lock.
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20. TAKING A BREAK
If taking a break of five minutes or more :
Engage gun safety lock.
• Turn unit to "OFF" (0) position.
Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a pump protector is recommended when storing to help prevent a against freezing over
the winter months. It also help prevent the seals from drying out while sitting in storage in all climates.
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