Do you have a question about the s1700 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Terry
May 7, 2025
I’m looking for the O rings that go inside the gun to control the water. My gun is leaking water out of the handle and I can’t seem to find the correct o rings to seal the water flow properly.
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P R E S S U R E W A S H E R Instruction Manual 39-8673-0 If you have any questions or comments, please call our toll free hotline 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1-866-474-6664) PLEASE KEEP THE ORIGINAL BOX, PACKAGING AND RECEIPT. BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
EASY ASSEMBLY FIRST TIME USE ONLY Remove and discard the covers. Separate quick-connect coupling assembly. Attach adaptor to inlet and attach quick-connect coupling onto garden hose. Attach high-pressure hose (using the end with the O-ring) into the high-pressure outlet, and hand-tighten the threaded nut. Fill the detergent container with detergent and push lid firmly onto container.
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EASY ASSEMBLY – continued Insert the desired wand with nozzle into spray gun, and twist 1/4 turn until rectangular tab appears. Attach garden hose to water supply and turn water on. Plug the unit into a properly grounded outlet.
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EASY ASSEMBLY – continued Release safety trigger, if locked. Purge air by squeezing trigger on the gun until there is a steady stream of water. OFF ( O ) ON ( | ) Squeeze trigger and press ON (I) Button. NEVER! Never point nozzle at people or animals.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST! Safety Warnings Warning When using this product, basic precautions Do not use with flammable liquids and • should always be followed: toxic chemicals. Read all the instructions before using Injection Hazard: Equipment can cause • •...
SAFETY FEATURES AND ELECTRICAL POWER INFORMATION The pressure washer is equipped with a stop Extension Cords device that will sense when the trigger on the If possible, do not use extension cords with this gun is released. It will open the power circuit to product.
PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST Parts List Item no. Quantity Part Name Parts No. Item no. Quantity Part Name Parts No. Up-handle assembly MH02-002-0000 Inlet adaptor MH02-020-0026 Gun holder MH02-000-0004 Inlet cover (discarded) Screw MH02-000-0006 Water filter MH02-020-0009 Detergent suction tube MH02-022-0014 Outlet cover (discarded) Detergent lid...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water Supply (Cold Water Only) Caution Do not draw non-water liquids through the • unit. For use with cold water supply only. Never use the pressure washer to draw • Water hose must be at least a 1/2” •...
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – continued Fig.5 Step 5 (When using detergent) Fill the detergent container with detergent and push lid firmly onto container. Attach detergent suction tube onto detergent lid and attach container to the pressure washer container storage area as shown. Fig.6 Fig.7 Step 6...
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – continued Fig.10 Step 10 Purge air by squeezing trigger on the gun until there is a steady stream of water. Fig.11 OFF ( O ) ON ( | ) Step 11 Press ON ( | ) Button. Surface Preparation Before starting any cleaning task it is important to inspect the area for objects which could create a hazard.
USING THE ACCESSORIES Adjustable Wand Caution The adjustable wand controls high-pressure/ low-pressure and adjusts the spray. Do not adjust the nozzle while the trigger is squeezed. Fig.12 Fig.13 High-pressure/Low-pressure The high-pressure nozzle position is intended For low-pressure, grasp the collar and slide it for cleaning.
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USING THE ACCESSORIES – continued Fig.14 Adjusting The Spray Caution The adjustable spray nozzle can adjust from fan to jet in the high-pressure position only. The Jet spray adjustment is very aggressive. spray is adjusted from jet spray to fan spray by Do not adjust while spraying.
WORKING WITH DETERGENTS Working with detergent ensures a quick soaking To apply detergents you must be operating at of the dirt, and allows the high-pressure water to low-pressure. This provides a gentle application penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively. of detergent, with the pressure equivalent to a Always spray detergent on a dry surface, do not low-set garden hose.
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WORKING WITH DETERGENTS – continued Step 3 Step 4 Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to oper- Allow detergent to remain on the surface for a ate unit. The liquid detergent will automatically short time before rinsing. Do not allow detergent mix with water and be discharged through noz- to dry on surface.
SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEANING UP Step 1 Step 5 End of detergent application. (If you are not Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet using detergent, go directly to Step 2.) on the unit. When you have finished using the detergent Step 6 injection system, remove detergent suction tube Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-...
3. Continue until fluid exits the pump outlet. Do not store near furnace or other sources 4. Remove the hose from pump inlet. of heat as it may dry out the pump seals. Use Simoniz ® Pressure Washer Antifreeze (39-8602-0).
A small amount of oil from entering the pump. leakage is normal. Note: In case of oil leakage, contact the Air Vents Simoniz ® Customer Service Department at The air vents located on the sides of the pres- 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1-866-474-6664).
TIPS ON CLEANING WITH YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Recommendations House Siding Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous With Detergent: Fill detergent bottle with • area should be cleaned to test spray pattern House/Siding Cleaner (39-4576-6). Place deter- and distance for maximum cleaning results. gent suction tube directly into cleaning solution Take care when using high-pressure setting as and apply to surface at low pressure (for best...
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TIPS ON CLEANING WITH YOUR PRESSURE WASHER – continued Cars, Boats & Motorcycles Wood Patio & Lawn Furniture Take care when using high-pressure setting With detergent: Remove all fabrics (i.e. cush- as high-pressure can potentially damage the ions). Fill detergent bottle with Deck/Fence finish or paint.
TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair. Symptom Cause Solution Motor will On/Off switch is in the Turn switch to the “ON” ( | ) position. not start. “OFF” (O) position. Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
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TROUBLESHOOTING – continued Symptom Cause Solution No detergent. Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent. Detergent bottle or suction Check connections. tube not properly connected. Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent. Filter on detergent suction Run warm water through tube is clogged. filter to remove debris.
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Do you have a question about the s1700 and is the answer not in the manual?
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I’m looking for the O rings that go inside the gun to control the water. My gun is leaking water out of the handle and I can’t seem to find the correct o rings to seal the water flow properly.