Owner’s Manual 3400 PSI Pressure Washer WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual. SP-WG340 www.steele-products.com...
Owner’s Manual Table Of Contents Topic Page Warranty Safety Guidelines-Definitions General Precautions Safety Precautions Pre-Start Preperation/Assembly Operation Detergent Connection Maintenance Trouble Shooting Parts Break Down WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/ OR VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY.
Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty Steele® warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e.
Owner’s Manual Safety Guidelines-Definitions WARNING! Read and understand all safety precautions in this manual before operating. Failure to comply with instructions in this manual could result in personal injury, property damage, and / or voiding of your warranty. Steele® will not be liable for any damage because of failure to follow these instructions. SAFETY SYMBOLS The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Owner’s Manual General Precautions PRESSURE WASHER The following safety precautions apply whenever using, storing, or servicing your pressure washer to reduce the possibility of personal injury. Overlooking or ignoring these precautions can lead to personal injury or product damage. • Read this manual carefully. Know your equipment. Consider applications, potential hazards and limitations for your unit.
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Owner’s Manual General Precautions • Keep the pressure washer clean and free of oil, mud and other foreign matter. • Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that may be caught in the engine. • Never direct spray at people or animals. •...
Owner’s Manual General Precautions • Do not touch hot muffler. • Service, operate and refuel under the following conditions: a. Good ventilation b. Refuel the pressure washer in a well lit area. c. Avoid fuel spills and never refuel while the pressure washer is running. d.
Owner’s Manual Pre-Start Preperation/Assembly BEFORE OPERATION NOTE: The engine and pump on your pressure washer will often have improved performance after a break-in period of several hours. PRE-START PREPERATION Before starting the pressure washer, check for loose or missing parts and for any damage which may have occured during shipping.
Owner’s Manual Operation OPERATING CONNECTIONS High Pressure Hose • Attach the high pressure hose to the pressure washer by pulling back on the collar of the quick-connect coupling on the hose and pushing it over the coupling half on the pressure washer outlet. NOTE: Do not use pressure hose from another manufacturer.
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Owner’s Manual Operation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start-up Procedure 1. Make sure water supply is connected and turned on. 2. Release gun safety if locked. 3. To allow air to escape from the hose, squeeze trigger on the gun until there is a steady flow of water coming out from the nozzle.
Owner’s Manual Detergent Connection CAUTION! This pressure washer is intended for use only with liquid car wash detergents, developed specifically for pressure washers and with mild soaps. Only use chemicals compatible with the aluminum and brass parts. Powdered soaps may clog the injection system. Always use chemicals according to the manufacturers directions.
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Owner’s Manual Detergent Connection/Usage OPERATION Avoid working on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight to minimize the chances of the chemical damaging painted surfaces. Damage may occur to painted surfaces if the chemical is allowed to dry on the surface. Hold the nozzle far enough away from surface to prevent damage to the surface.
Owner’s Manual Maintenance MAINTENANCE 2. Clear the nozzle with a small rigid piece of wire such as a paper clip. 3. Flush the nozzle backwards with water. 4. Reconnect the wand to the gun. Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the spray gun. If the nozzle is still plugged or partially plugged, repeat above instructions 1-4.
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Owner’s Manual Maintenance Another method of reducing risks of freeze damage is to drain your pressure washer as follows: 1. Stop the pressure washer and detach supply hose and high pressure hose. Squeeze the trigger of the discharge gun to drain all water from the wand and hose. 2.
Owner’s Manual Trouble Shooting • Engine wil not start or stops while operating. Low-oil shutdown: Fill engine with oil Engine switch not in “ON” position: Turn switch “ON”S Pressure built up in hose: Squeeze trigger while starting • Engine is overloaded Nozzle partially blocked Clean Nozzle Excessive pressure...
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Owner’s Manual Trouble Shooting • Water in crankcase High humidity Change oil more frequently Worn seals Change the oil seals • Noisy operation Worn bearings Change the bearings Air mixed with water Check inlet lines for restrictions and / or proper sizing •...
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