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Which Quick Connect Spray Tip creates the most intense spray pattern?
White (40°)
Green (25°)
Yellow (15°)
Red (0°)


SUBMIT

PRODUCTS
TIP #2
Use a Rotating Scrub Brush
To help penetrate heavily soiled areas and scour built-up grime.
TIP #4
Preparing the Work Site
Sweep away any large debris from horizontal surfaces.
TIP #8
Use Cleaning Detergents
When cleaning heavily soiled or stained surfaces, use cleaning detergents formulated for pressure washers.

Product Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Prior to Each Use:
  • Check engine oil and fuel levels: Top off both oil and fuel if low, or change oil if needed using a manufacturer-recommended oil. Consult engine’s owner’s manual for instructions.
  • Check inflatable tires: Keep air pressure at value marked on tires or within 15 and 25 PSI.
  • Check water inlet screen: Flush with clear water if dirty or clogged; replace with new screen and rubber washer if damaged.
  • Check in-line screen: Flush with clear water if dirty or clogged; replace with new screen and O-ring if damaged.
  • Inspect high-pressure hose: Replace if leaks, cuts, abrasions, or bulging of cover exists or if couplings are damaged or have movement. New hoses must exceed maximum pressure rating of your pressure washer.
  • Examine cleaning detergent injection tube and filter: Clean if dirty or clogged. Examine tube for leaks or tears and make sure it fits tightly on barbed fitting. Replace tube or siphon/filter if either is damaged.
  • Test spray wand assembly: Replace O-rings if connectors leak (page 100). Clean nozzle orifices if clogged or replace spray wand, adjustable nozzle, or spray tips if original parts are damaged.
  • Rinse out garden hose: Flush debris from hose prior to attaching to pump inlet.
check oil of pressure washer
fill gas tank of pressure  washer
check screen of power washer

After Each Use:
  • Flush the cleaning detergent injection system: Run clean water through the system for two minutes before stopping the engine.
  • Shut down the pressure washer: Shut off engine and let cool. Turn off water supply.
  • Relieve the pressure in the system: Press and hold spray-gun trigger until all water remaining in the line is expelled. Disconnect high-pressure and garden hoses from pump, and detach high-pressure hose from spray gun.
  • Empty pump of remaining liquids: Pull the recoil handle six times. A small amount of water will leak from the pump’s water outlet.
flush pressure washer cleaning detergent
empty power washer pump of remaining liquids