Spray Tip Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Electric Pressure Washer Operator's Manual

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 The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces could cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, resulting in serious injury and
possible amputation.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Replacement hose rating MUST equal or exceed maximum
pressure rating of unit.
Check Steam Hose
The steam hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, or abuse.
Inspect the hose each time before using it. Check for cuts, leaks
and abrasions. If any of these conditions exist, please call (800)
743-4115 for assistance.
Check Detergent and Water Tank Siphoning Tubes
Examine the tubes and clean if clogged. Examine the tubes for
leaks or tears and replace if damaged.
Check Spray Gun
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make sure it
is secure. Test the trigger (D) by pressing the trigger lock button
(E) and making sure the trigger "springs back" into place when
you release it. You should not be able to press the trigger without
pressing the trigger lock button. Replace spray gun immediately
if it fails any of these tests.
Check Steam Gun
Test the trigger by pressing trigger release (F), then squeeze
trigger (G). Make sure the trigger "springs back" into place when
you release it. Press trigger lock (H). You should not be able to
squeeze the trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any
of these tests.
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Clean Steam Gun Tip
1. Press the master ON/OFF switch to the OFF (O) center
2. Allow at least 10 minutes for unit to cool.
3. Slide brush attachment (J) off end of gun (K). Insert end of

Spray Tip Maintenance

Excessive pump pressure can cause a pulsing sensation felt while
squeezing the spray gun trigger. The principal cause of excessive
pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign
materials such as dirt, etc. A clogged spray tip could lead to
pump cycling ON/OFF or not turning on even when there is some
flow.
To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip by
following these instructions:
1. Press the master ON/OFF switch to the OFF (O) center
2. Disconnect water supply at the electric pressure washer.
3. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press trigger
E
D
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when motor is
stopped and water is disconnected, which could result in
serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze spray
G
H
position. Remove power cord plug from electrical outlet.
wire tip cleaner (M) into small opening repeatedly to remove
any clog or sediment buildup. The wire tip cleaner is stored at
the lower back left of the unit.
K
position. Remove power cord plug from electrical outlet.
lock button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained
high water pressure.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces could cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, resulting in serious injury and
possible amputation.
while system is pressurized.
gun trigger to release high pressure, every time you turn off
pressure washer.
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