2500 psi 172 bar operating pressure, 2900 psi 200 bar maximum working pressure, 3000 psi 207 bar operating pressure, 3400 psi 234 bar maximum working pressure (20 pages)
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This manual contains IMPORTANT WARNINGS and INSTRUCTIONS READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE HYDRA-CLEAN 1535, 2040, 2540 Pressure Washers HYDRA-CLEAN 1535, 5 HP ENGINE P/N 800–698, Series A 1500 psi (103 bar) OPERA TING PRESSURE 1900 psi (131 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE HYDRA-CLEAN 2040, 8 HP ENGINE P/N 800–699, Series A 2000 psi (138 bar) OPERA TING PRESSURE...
Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment. FLUID INJECTION HAZARD General Safety This pressure washer generates very high fluid pressure. Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid through your skin and into your body and cause extremely serious bodily injury including the need for amputation.
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HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULL Y. Do not pull on hoses to move the pressure washer. Do not use chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube and cover of the hose. DO NOT expose Graco hose to temperatures above 200 (–40...
INSTALLATION 2540 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION INLET WATER CONNECTION 3/4” GARDEN HOSE 2040 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION INLET WATER CONNECTION 3/4” GARDEN HOSE Figure 1 Check for Shipping Damage Check the unit for any damage that may have occurred in shipping.
8. ALWAYS observe the following CAUTIONS to avoid costly damage to the pressure washer. CAUTION DO NOT allow the pressure washer to idle for more than 10 minutes. Doing so may cause the recirculating water to overheat and seriously damage the pump. Turn off the pressure washer if it will not be spraying or cleaning at least every 10 minutes.
5. Tip holding holes are provided on the chassis. CAUTION To avoid blowing the o–ring out of the quick coupler, due to the high pressure in the system, never operate the pressure washer without a tip securely mounted in the quick coupler. Figure 3 308–530...
1. If the pressure washer will be exposed to freezing temperatures, drain all water out of the pump. If it must be stored in freezing temperatures, flush the unit with a 50% anti–freeze solution.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin or injury from moving parts, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure Warning before proceeding. PROBLEM Engine will not start or No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor.
GEAR REDUCER SERVICE (Model 1535) To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin or injury from moving parts, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure Warning on page 2 before proceeding. Replacing the O–Ring (5) 1.
GEAR REDUCER SERVICE (Models 2040 & 2540) To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin or injury from moving parts, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure Warning on page 2 before proceeding. Replacing the Gasket (9) NOTE: To maintain a good seal, the gasket must be...
PUMP SERVICE (Model 1535) Servicing the Valves Disassembly: 1. Remove the four (4) socket head bolts and spring washers from end of manifold. 2. Support the discharge manifold from the underside and tap with a soft mallet to separate from the inlet manifold.
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4. With crankcase side of manifold down remove hi–pressure seals using a reverse pliers. 5. Invert manifold so crankcase side is up and with reverse pliers remove low pressure seals. Reassembly: 1. Examine low pressure seal for seal wear or spring failure and replace if necessary.
PUMP SERVICE (Models 2040 & 2540) Servicing the Valves 1. Remove the hex valve plug. 2. Examine the o–ring under the plug for cuts or distortion and replace if worn. Lubricate new o–ring before installing. 3. Grasp valve retainer by tab at the top with pliers and remove from valve chamber .
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Reassembly: V–Packing Models: 1. Lubricate high pressure packing area in manifold. 2. Insert male adapter with notches down and “v” side 3. Lubricate v–packings and install one–at–a–time with grooved side down. 4. Next install female adapter with grooved side down. 5.
Install upstream of pump. 308–530 ANTI–FREEZE FLUSH KIT 802–327 For flushing system with 50% anti–freeze solution prior to transporting or storing pressure washer in below freezing temperatures. INLET PRESSURE REGULATOR 800–258 Regulates inlet water pressure to 60 psi (4 bar) maximum.
THE GRACO WARRANTY WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS Graco warrants all equipment manufactured by it and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. As purchaser’s sole remedy for breach of this warranty, Graco will, for a period of twenty four months from date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment proven defective.
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