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CONTENTS Introduction & Important Safety Instructions 4-5 Component Identification 6 Assembly Instructions 7 Operating Instructions 8-9 Detergents and Cleaning Tips 10 Shut-Down and Clean Up
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER WARNING: Flammable liquids WARNING INTRODUCTION can create fumes which can ignite causing property damage Thank you for purchasing a Hot Water Pressure or severe injury. Washer. 5. Risk of explosion - do not All information in this manual is based on the latest spray flammable liquids or product information available at the time of printing. RISK OF EXPLOSION: operate in an explosive loca- DO NOT SPRAY FLAM- We reserves the right to make change
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER 8. High pressure developed by these machines can WARNING: Only use recom- WARNING cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use mended fuel. Using other fuels caution when operating. Do not direct discharge may result in a serious explosion stream at people, or severe injury and/ or death causing personal injury, property may result. damage or loss of life. WARNING: High pressure can 18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Gasoline Tank Detergent Injector Pressure Switch Discharge Collar Unloader Nipple Quick Coupler Water Supply Hose (not included) Pump Battery Box Wand Coupler Nozzle Spray Gun Quick Coupler Swivel Brass Connector Soap Variable Pressure Nozzle Control wand Trigger High Pressure Control Wand Hose Handle Pump — Develops high pressure. Variable Pressure Control Wand — Must be con- nected to the spray gun. This wand handl
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Spray Pressure Soap Gun Nozzle Nozzle Wand Coupler Safety Wand Latch Coupler Wand Collar High Pressure Hose STEP 1: Attach the high pressure STEP 2: Pull the spring-loaded STEP 3: Release the coupler collar hose to the spray gun using teflon collar of the wand coupler back and push the nozzle until the collar tape on hose threads. to insert your choice of pressure clicks. Pull the nozzle to make sure nozzle. it is seated prope
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Oil Dipstick Gas Tank STEP 1: Check engine oil level. Oil level should be level with the bottom STEP 2: Fill gas tank with unleaded of the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil gasoline. Do not use leaded gas- level. (Refer to the engine's operating manual included with machine.) oline. Caution: Read warnings We recommend that the oil be changed after the first 5 hours of use, then on pg. 4 and engi
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle STEP 7: Turn the engine to "Run" position. STEP 8: Pull the starter grip. If the engine fails to start after 2 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pres- sure and repeat step. Return starter gently. After the engine warms up enough to run smoothly, move choke to run position and throttle to fast position. CAUTION: Small engines may kick back. Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand. NOZZLES Temperature Gauge
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER APPLYING DETERGENT THERMAL PUMP PROTECTION If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 AND GENERAL OPERATING minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, TECHNIQUES circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera- tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the WARNING: Some detergents WARNING pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis- may be harmful if inhaled or in- charging the warm water onto the ground. This th
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEAN-UP STEP 3: Turn off water STEP 1: Remove detergent suction STEP 2: Turn off the engine. supply. tube from container and insert into 1 gallon of fresh water. Turn variable pressure wand handle for low pres- sure or connect the black detergent nozzle. Pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute. High Pressure Outlet Safety Latch Water Inlet STEP 4: Press trig- STEP 5: Disconnect the garden STEP 6: Disconnect the
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE the washer must be stored or operated outdoors under PREVENTATIVE freezing conditions. During winter months, when temperatures drop below MAINTENANCE 32°F, protecting your machine against freezing is nec- 1. Check to see that the water pump is properly lubri- essary. Store the machine in a heated room. If this is not cated. possible then mix a 50/50 solution of anti-freeze/water 2. Follow Winterizing Procedures to prevent freeze in
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE Rupture Disk: Burner Nozzle: If pressure from pump or thermal expansion should Keep the tip free of surface deposits by wiping it with a exceed safe limits, the rupture disk will burst allow- clean, solvent-saturated cloth, being careful not to plug ing high pressure to be discharged through hose to or enlarge the nozzle. For maximum efficiency, replace ground. When disk ruptures it will need to be replaced. the nozzle each season. The re
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide MAINTENANCE Fuel Pressure Adjustment: Coil Reinstallation: To adjust fuel pressure, turn the adjusting screw clock- Reinstall by reversing the above steps 4 through 1. wise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease. Do not Final Note: exceed 200 psi. NOTE: When changing the fuel pump, The 12 VDC burner systems can draw as much as 18 a bypass plug must be installed in the return port or the amps! For such burners to run properly, the battery and fuel
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION LOW OPERATING Water supply is insufficient Use larger supply hose; clean filter at water PRESSURE inlet. Spray nozzle is old, worn or incorrect Match the nozzle number to the machine and/or replace with new nozzle. Belt slips Tighten or replace belt; use correct belt. Plumbing or hose is leaking Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape leaks with teflon tape. Unloader is faulty or misadjusted Adjust unload
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION BURNER WILL NOT Burner nozzle is clogged Clean as required. LIGHT (continued Thermostat has malfunctioned Test and replace if needed. from previous page) Fuel solenoid has malfunctioned Test and replace if needed. MACHINE SMOKES Fuel is improper or water is in fuel Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel. Air adjustment is improper Readjust air bands on burner assembly. Fuel pressure is low Adjust fuel pum
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION DETERGENT NOT Air is leaking Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes. DRAWING Injector head may be blocked, Clean and make sure ball and spring behind dirty or damaged detergent hose barb or injector body are working properly. Filter screen on detergent suction Clean or replace. hose is plugged Detergent has high viscosity Dilute detergent to specifications. Not using soap nozzle Insert soap no
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE CHARTS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your dealer for maintenance. Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER EXPLODED VIEW - 3020, 3025 MODELS 2 3 9 61 103 11 6 5 1 12 62 117 25 23 8 2 13 59 7 14 96 27 118 17 22 47 116 48 109 10 21 99 71 76 26 14 70 119 29 60 2 28 4 24 58 91 92 54 63 113 98 18 65 15 64 19 For Brake Detail See 52 39 Reversed 38 View A-A 54 57 (Enlarged) Pg.12 16 20 73 For 112 Detail See 46 Control Box Illus. 19 72 102 18 50 54 53 20 88 51,105,106 31 107 45 108 31 Reversed View of 110 90 Regulator 35 100 43 20 86 34 108 31 89 31 56 41 7
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER EXPLODED VIEW - 3030, 3530, 3530E, 4030E MODELS 5 6 8 116 62 76 7 2 2 1 118 3 117 11 9 10 3 61 12 14 59 94 13 17 48 14 For 18 Detail See 16 Control 60 Box Illus. 19 4 20 39 15 37 57 78 105 52 36 19 37 36 54 73 38 18 38 20 106 51 Reversed 86 54 72 View of 53 100 50 Component 31 31 107 88 31 87 93 31 45 42 For Brake Honda Electric Detail See 101 Start Only 84 View A-A (Enlarged) 43 41 89 90 20 21 97-6132, 97-6151 • REV. 11/04 97-6132, 97-6151
