Maintenance; Storage; Winterizing; Shutting Down And Cleaning Up - Craftsman 138.75275 Operator's Manual

,_ WARNING! When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
_, WAR N I N G ! Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
,_, WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning
or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, disconnect unit
from power supply, and pull trigger to release
water pressure. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
_, WARNING! Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with
plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken
or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are
intended to be repaired or replaced by the
customer. All other parts should be replaced
at an authorized service center.
• Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.
NO TE: Never point the spray wand at your face
Using a straightened paper clip or nozzle clean-
ing tool (not provided), free any foreign materials
clogging or restricting the nozzle.
• Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle
by back flushing (running the water through the
nozzle backwards or from the outside to the
inside).
• Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
• Turn on the water supply.
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 stor-
ing
NOTE: Use of a pump saver will give you better perfor-
mance and increase the life of the machine.
QUICK WINTERIZING PROCEDURE
If you cannot do the Optimum Winterizing proce-
dure, you can still protect your pressure washer
from winter from winter-damage by doing below:
• Disconnect all water connections.
• Turn on the machine for a few second, unit
the remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off
immediately.
• 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.
NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
(See Figure 12,)
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensa-
tion felt while squeezing the trigger) may be
the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle.
• Unplug the pressure washer.
• Turn off the pressure washer and shut off
the water supply. Pull trigger to release
water pressure.
SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEANING UP
1) (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.
2) Disconnect the garden hose from the water
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