Maintenance; Shutting Down - PowerWasher PW2420 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
possibility of contamination always
protect against
connected to a potable water system.
7. If applying a chemical or cleaning
solution, see how To Apply
Chemicals/Cleaning
instructions in this section.
8. Turn water source on.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage.
Failure to do so could cause damage
to the pump.
9. Remove all air from the pump and
high pressure hose by depressing
trigger until a steady stream of
water is present.
10. Start engine. See Engine Owners
Manual for correct procedure.
WARNING:
operation. If engine does not start
after two pulls, squeeze trigger of
gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull
starter cord slowly until resistance
is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm
injury.
11. Depress trigger on gun to start
water flow.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe opera-
tion. Stand on a stable surface and
grip gun/spray wand firmly with both
hands. Expect the gun to kick when
triggered.
12. Release trigger to stop water flow.
WARNING:
Risk of injury
from spray.
Always engage
the trigger lock
(O) when gun is
not in use. failure
to do so could
cause accidental spraying.
13. Adjust nozzle spray for the task
being performed. See how To Use
spray Wand instructions in this
section.
To reduce the
backflow when
Solvents
Risk of unsafe
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ShUTTING DOWN

1. After each use, if you have applied
chemicals, place detergent siphon
hose into container of clean water
and draw clean water through
chemical injection system to rinse
system thoroughly.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage.
Failure to do so could cause damage
to the pump.
2. Turn engine off. See Engine
Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage.
NEVER turn the water off with the
engine running.
3. Turn water source off.
4. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve
any water pressure in hose or spray
gun.
5. See Storage section in this manual
for proper storage procedures.

mAINTENANcE

WARNING: Risk of burn hazard.
When performing maintenance, you
may be exposed to hot surfaces,
water pressure or moving parts that
can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: Risk of fire hazard.
Always disconnect, spark plug wire,
let the engine cool and release all
water pressure before performing
any maintenance or repair. The
engine contains flammable fuel. Do
not smoke or work near open flames
while performing maintenance.
To ensure efficient operation and longer
life of your pressure washer, a routine
maintenance schedule should be
prepared and followed. If the pressure
washer is used in unusual conditions,
such as high-temperatures or dusty
conditions, more fre quent maintenance
checks will be required.
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owners Manual for
the man u fac tur er's recommendations
for any
15 - ENG
and all maintenance.