How to maintain a pressure washer.
2022-05-05
1. Routine maintenance - after each operation
1. Rinse the hoses and filters that access the detergent to remove any detergent residue to help prevent corrosion.
2. Shut off the water supply to the pressure washer.
3. Trigger the servo gun lever to relieve all pressure in the hose.
4. Remove the rubber hose and high pressure hose from the pressure washer.
5. Cut the spark plug connection wire to ensure that the engine will not start (for engine models).
A; Electric type:
Turn the power switch to the "on" and "off" positions four to five times for 1-3 seconds each time to clear the pump. This step will help protect the pump from damage.
B: Engine type:
Slowly pull the engine start rope 5 times to clear the water from the pump. This step will help protect the pump from damage.
2. Regular maintenance---maintenance every 2 months
1. Regularly removing fuel deposits from the fuel tank will prolong the life and performance of the engine. Fuel deposits can cause damage to fuel lines, fuel filters and carburetors.
2. Protect your pressure washer with the Karcher pump protection kit (9.558-998.0) when the pressure washer is not in use. The pump housing is specially designed to protect the pressure washer from corrosion, premature wear and freezing. Also, lubricate the valve and seal to prevent them from sticking.
A: Electric type:
1. Turn off the pressure washer.
2. Disconnect the high pressure hose and servo gun stem from the pump.
3. Attach the valve to the pump shield and open the valve.
4. Turn on the washer; suck all contents of the tank into the pump.
5. Turn off the washer; the pressure washer can be stored directly.
B: Engine type:
1. Turn off the pressure washer.
2. Disconnect the high pressure hose and servo gun stem from the pump.
3. Attach the valve to the pump shield and open the valve.
4. Light the ignition, pull the starter cord; suck all the contents of the tank into the pump.
1. Rinse the hoses and filters that access the detergent to remove any detergent residue to help prevent corrosion.
2. Shut off the water supply to the pressure washer.
3. Trigger the servo gun lever to relieve all pressure in the hose.
4. Remove the rubber hose and high pressure hose from the pressure washer.
5. Cut the spark plug connection wire to ensure that the engine will not start (for engine models).
A; Electric type:
Turn the power switch to the "on" and "off" positions four to five times for 1-3 seconds each time to clear the pump. This step will help protect the pump from damage.
B: Engine type:
Slowly pull the engine start rope 5 times to clear the water from the pump. This step will help protect the pump from damage.
2. Regular maintenance---maintenance every 2 months
1. Regularly removing fuel deposits from the fuel tank will prolong the life and performance of the engine. Fuel deposits can cause damage to fuel lines, fuel filters and carburetors.
2. Protect your pressure washer with the Karcher pump protection kit (9.558-998.0) when the pressure washer is not in use. The pump housing is specially designed to protect the pressure washer from corrosion, premature wear and freezing. Also, lubricate the valve and seal to prevent them from sticking.
A: Electric type:
1. Turn off the pressure washer.
2. Disconnect the high pressure hose and servo gun stem from the pump.
3. Attach the valve to the pump shield and open the valve.
4. Turn on the washer; suck all contents of the tank into the pump.
5. Turn off the washer; the pressure washer can be stored directly.
B: Engine type:
1. Turn off the pressure washer.
2. Disconnect the high pressure hose and servo gun stem from the pump.
3. Attach the valve to the pump shield and open the valve.
4. Light the ignition, pull the starter cord; suck all the contents of the tank into the pump.
5. The high pressure cleaner can be stored directly.
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