Briggs & Stratton 01988-1 - Manual (Page 15)

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4. Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against
in-line filter screen.
5. Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described
earlier in this manual.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The
principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle
clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt,
etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle
using the tools included with your pressure washer and
follow these instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension.
3. Remove in-line filter from other end of nozzle extension.
4. Use wire included in kit (or a small paper clip) to free
any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip
(Figure 13).
5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 14).
Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Reinstall spray tip and in-line filter into nozzle extension.
7. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
8. Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine.
9. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O–Ring Maintenance
Through the normal operation of your pressure washer,
o–rings, which keep the connections of the hoses and spray
gun tight and leak–free, may become worn or damaged.
An O-Ring Maintenance Kit is provided with your pressure
washer which includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer
and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet
provided in the kit to service your unit’s o-rings. Note that
not all of the parts in the kit will be used on your unit.
To remove a worn or damaged o–ring; use a small flathead
screwdriver to get underneath the o-ring and pry it off.
Pump Maintenance
Changing Pump Oil
Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every
200 hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: When changing pump oil, use only high quality
nondetergent 30 weight oil. Use no special additives.
Change pump oil as follows:
1. Clean area around brass oil drain plug at bottom of
pump.
2. Remove oil drain plug. Drain oil completely into an
approved container.
3. When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug
and tighten firmly.
4. Clean area around pump oil dipstick. Remove dipstick
and fill pump with recommended oil to “Full” mark on
dipstick.
5. Install pump oil dipstick.
6. Wipe up any spilled oil.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how
to properly maintain the engine.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Use wire here to
remove debris
Figure 13 — Nozzle Maintenance
Figure 14 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
CAUTION
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
WARNING
Section 5: Maintenance