Enginemaintenance; After Eachuse - Troy-Bilt 20296 Operator's Manual

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EngineMaintenance
See the engine operator's manual for instructions on how to
properly maintain the engine.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor
oil.
Usedmotor oil hasbeenshownto cause skin cancerin certain
laboratory animals.
Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUT OFREACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
After EachUse
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and freeze
pump action. Follow these procedures after every use:
1. Shut off engine, turn off water supply, point spray gun
in a safe direction and squeezetrigger to relieve
trapped pressure, engage trigger lock on spray gun and
let engine cool.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying 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.
• ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection and squeeze spray
guntrigger,to release high pressure, e verytimeyou stop
engine.Engage triggerlockwhennotin use.
2. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, spray gun, and
nozzle extension. Use a rag to wipe off the hose.
3. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about six times. This should remove most liquid
in pump.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
5. If storing for more than 30 days, see Long Term
Storage on next page.
WARNING
f_ Fueland its are extremely flammable and
vapors
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELINTANK
. Storeawayfrom furnaces,stoves, w ater heaters, c lothesdryers,
or otherappliances that havepilot light or otherignitionsource
because theycanignitefuel vapors.
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