Before Each Use - Troy-Bilt 1904 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the
pressure washer as instructed {n this manual.
• Some adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.Check the spray
gun and adjustable nozzle extension assembly for wear.
• All maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's
manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,
clean or replace the air filter.A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-alr mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer. Please refer to your
engine owner's manual for more details.
• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at
the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.
Before Each Use
I. Check engine oil level.
2. Check water inlet screen for damage.
3. Check in-line filter for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.
6. Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.
7. Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris before
connecting to pressure washer.
PRESSURE WASH ER
MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the
screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged.
Check High Pressure Hose
The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover,
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
WARNING
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure
rating of unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if
clogged.The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.
Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
I. Place chemical injection slphon/filter in a bucket full of
clean w_ter.
2. Attach black low pressure spray tip.
3. Flush for I-2 minutes.
4. Shut off engine.
IMPORTANT= Simply shutting OFF engine will not
release pressure in the system. When the engine has
shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to
relieve the pressure in the hose.
Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure.Test the trigger by pressing it and making
sure it "springs back" into place when you release it. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger.You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Check In-Line Filter
Refer to Figure 17 and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
Filter Screen
Nozzle Extension
O-rir
I. Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high
pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun
and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension.
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