Troy-Bilt 020344-2 Operator's Manual page 17

CheckDetergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the detergent tank and detergent siphoning tube
and clean if clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the
barbed fitting of the pump and detergent shut-off valve.
Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe tank or tube
if either is damaged.
CheckSpray Gun
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 placewhen
you releaseit. You should not be able to press the trigger
without pressing the red button. Replacespray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The
principal cause of excessivepump pressure is a spray tip
clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.
To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip
following these instructions:
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.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keephigh pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYSpointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time you stop engine.
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.
Checkthat 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
Purchasean O-Ring/Maintenance Kit, model 6048 by
contacting the nearest authorized service center. It is not
included with the pressure washer. This kit includes
replacemento-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter.
Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service
your unit's o-rings.
_k WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
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