Maintenance; General Recommendations; Electric Pressure Washer Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Electric Pressure Washer Operator's Manual

3. Place suction hose and cap back into water tank.
4. Rotate water tank cap (C) counter-clockwise until it clicks
onto retaining tab. Make sure that end of suction hose
contacts bottom of tank.
5. Make sure the shroud (F) and brush attachment (G) are
installed on the steam gun (D). The shroud is secured by a
spring loaded button (E) on the gun. Push this button in to
install and remove the shroud. The brush attachment tightly
slides over the shroud end.
NOTICE Garden hose and high pressure hose do not need to be
connected to use the steam function.
6. Perform Steps 6, 7 and 8 in How to Start Your Electric
Pressure Washer.
WARNING Hot Surface and Steam Burn Hazard.
Hot surfaces and steam produced by the steam gun
could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch the steam jet or nozzle end with your hands
during use.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• ALWAYS point steam gun in safe direction while system is
operating.
• DO NOT aim steam gun at people or animals.
7. Press the master ON/OFF switch (A) to the Steam Function
ON position (=) and wait 20 seconds.
NOTICE When the trigger is first squeezed, a small amount of
water may precede the steam. ALWAYS point steam gun in a safe
direction.
NOTICE Never let the water in the tank run out completely. Refill
the tank when the water level reaches 1/4 full. Operating the unit
without water can damage the boiler feed pump.
8. Point gun in a safe direction, disengage trigger lock (H) and
squeeze trigger (J). Steam will be released from the nozzle.
NOTICE The steam function is equipped with a pressure relief
valve that releases hot water through a drain at the bottom of the
unit in the event of pressure build-up.
E F
D
J
H

Maintenance

General Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend
the life of the electric pressure washer.
The electric pressure washer's 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
electric pressure washer as instructed in this manual, including
proper storage.
NOTICE Should you have questions about replacing components
on your electric pressure washer, please call (800) 743-4115 for
assistance.
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Before Each Use
1. Clean debris.
2. Check water inlet screen for debris or damage.
3. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
4. Check steam hose for leaks.
5. Check detergent and water tank siphoning tubes for damage.
6. Check spray gun operation.
7. Check steam gun operation.
8. Clean steam gun tip.

Electric Pressure Washer Maintenance

Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from electric
pressure washer. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the
front, rear and bottom of the electric pressure washer. These
openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.
The electric pressure washer parts should be kept clean to reduce
the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE Improper treatment of the electric pressure washer can
damage it and/or shorten its life.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Check and Clean Water Inlet Screen
Remove water inlet coupling (A). Then remove water inlet screen
(B) from the unit's water inlet (C) using a needle nose pliers.
Water inlet is located at bottom front of unit. Examine water inlet
screen. If the screen is dirty, clean with a small brush and water.
If the screen is damaged, replace it.
A
C
B
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