Hot Max Torches PW2000 - Manual (Page 12)

KDAR Company 11
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule—Pump
1. Check all connections on the pump, hose, gun
and wand before each use.
2. Clean connections if required.
3. Every 10 hours or sooner if needed, lubricate
connections on the pressure washer hose, gun
and wand with a Teflon® based, waterproof
lubricant/sealant to prevent leaks and damage
to o-rings.
Item What to Do
Each
Use
Every
10
Hours
Every
500
Hours
Connections
Check X
Lubricate X
Nozzle Check for Clogs X
Water Screen Check for Clogs X
Seals Replace X
Connections
Nozzles
1. Check nozzle before each use.
Note: A clogged nozzle will cause the pres-
sure in the pump to be too high and can
cause the pump to over heat.
2. Clean clogged nozzles with the tip cleaner pro-
vided with your power washer or a firm piece
of wire.
3. Flush water backwards through the nozzle.
4. Re-inspect and connect to the wand if clean.
5. If nozzle is unable to be cleared, replace with a
new nozzle.
WARNING
Never clean the nozzle while the nozzle is con-
nected to the pressure washer gun. Serious inju-
ry may occur as a result of accidental discharge
of high pressure water.
Water Screen
This power washer is equipped with a water inlet
screen to protect the pump. This screen is located
inside the water supply connection.
1. Carefully, remove the screen.
2. Thoroughly wash the screen.
3. Carefully replace the screen.
Take care not to damage the screen in any way;
the pump may be damaged if foreign matter
gets into the pump. If the screen is damaged,
DOT USE THE POWER WASHER WITH A
DAMAGED SCREEN OR NO SCREEN. Or-
der a new screen and replace before using.
Preparing for Transportation
1. Turn the engine switch and fuel valve to the
off or stop position.
2. Let the engine cool before transporting.
3. Keep the power washer level to prevent fuel
spillage.
4. Take care not to drop or strike the power wash-
er when transporting.
5. Do not place heavy objects on the power wash-
er.
Preparation for Storage—Pump
If the power washer is going to be stored where the
temperature will get below 32° F, the risk of dam-
age from freezing will be reduced using the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn off the water supply, disconnect the gar-
den hose and depress the trigger on the gun to
relieve pressure. Leave the high pressure hose
connected.
2. Carefully, tip the unit on its side with the water
supply connector up.
3. Pour in about 1/4 cup of antifreeze.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
5. Pull the recoil several times to distribute the
anti freeze within the pump.
6. Re-connect the spark plug wire.
An alternate method for reducing the risk of dam-
age from freezing is as follows.
1. Stop the pressure washer.
2. Detach the garden hose.