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Preventative Maintenance Preventative Maintenance
Taking the time to examine and clean your pressure washer and accessories, both before and after each use, will help you avoid performance problems and save money on parts and repair. Refer to your owner's manual for special guidelines appropriate to your pressure washer make and model.



Replacing O-rings & Screens Replacing O-rings & Screens
O-rings keep the spray wand and hose connections tight and leak free, while screens help prevent debris from clogging hoses and damaging the water pump. Through normal operation of the pressure washer these parts may become clogged, worn, or damaged and should be cleaned or replaced before the unit is operated.



Spray Wand Maintenance Spray Wand Maintenance
Prior to use, always test the spray gun to make sure it works properly. To begin, make sure the hose connection to the spray gun is secure, then test the spray-gun assembly by pressing and releasing the trigger. The trigger should spring back into place when it is released. Next, engage the safety latch, and test the trigger. You should not be able to depress it. If the trigger is loose, or can be depressed while the safety latch is engaged, or water is leaking around the gun handle, the spray gun should be replaced immediately.



Water Pump Maintenance Water Pump Maintenance
Pressure washer water pumps need relatively low maintenance. The two main concerns are keeping contaminants out of the pump and changing the pump oil on schedule. (Some pumps do not need oil changes.) Purge the water pump to remove impurities and debris and change the pump oil every 50 hours of use or once a year, whichever occurs first. Use only oil recommended by the manufacturer, as specified in the owner's manual. (Purchase pre-measured bottles of pump oil for water pumps without dipsticks.) Never use special oil additives or detergents, unless specified in the owner's manual.



Engine Maintenance Engine Maintenance
Performing your own tune-up is a simple 4-step process. You'll find everything you need for a tune-up plus easy-to-follow instructions in each Briggs & Stratton small engine maintenance kit, available at home centers and hardware stores nationwide. Refer to your engine's owner's manual for instructions on proper engine maintenance. Use only manufacturer-approved parts and supplies.
ACCESSORIES
Pump Oil (#6033)
Pump Oil (#6033)
Wood Surface Cleaner (# 6060)
Wood Surface Cleaner (# 6060)
High Pressure Hose Quick-Connect Kit (# 6050)
High Pressure Hose Quick-Connect Kit (# 6050)
Price: $10.50
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Turbo Nozzle and Wand (# 6043)
Turbo Nozzle and Wand (# 6043)
Garden Hose Quick Connect (# 6058)
Garden Hose Quick Connect (# 6058)
Heavy Duty Degreaser (# 6061)
Heavy Duty Degreaser (# 6061)
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Pump Saver (# 6039)
Pump Saver (# 6039)
Adjustable Spray Nozzle and Wand (# 6044)
Adjustable Spray Nozzle and Wand (# 6044)
O-Ring Kit (# 6048)
O-Ring Kit (# 6048)
Price: $8.50
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Quick Connect Turbo Nozzle (# 6045)
Quick Connect Turbo Nozzle (# 6045)
Vehicle Cleaner (# 6063)
Vehicle Cleaner (# 6063)
Quick-Connect Wand (# 6053)
Quick-Connect Wand (# 6053)
Price: $60.85
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Multi-Purpose Brush Kit (# 6057)
Multi-Purpose Brush Kit (# 6057)
Multipurpose Wash (# 6064)
Multipurpose Wash (# 6064)
Quick-Connect Spray Tips (# 6047)
Quick-Connect Spray Tips (# 6047)
Price: $27.40
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Siphon Hose with Filter (# 6046)
Siphon Hose with Filter (# 6046)
25 ft. Replacement Hose (# 6040)
25 ft. Replacement Hose (# 6040)
Water Broom (# 6059)
Water Broom (# 6059)
Price: $8.10
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Price: $30.40
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Wood Surface Cleaner Concentrate (# 6065)
Wood Surface Cleaner Concentrate (# 6065)
Heavy Duty Degreaser Concentrate (# 6066)
Heavy Duty Degreaser Concentrate (# 6066)
Storage Hose Reel (# 6052)
Storage Hose Reel (# 6052)
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25 ft. Extension/ Replacement Hose (# 6041)
25 ft. Extension/ Replacement Hose (# 6041)
50 ft. Extension/ Replacement Hose (# 6042)
50 ft. Extension/ Replacement Hose (# 6042)
Siphon Hose with Filter (# 6046)
Siphon Hose with Filter (# 6046)
Price: $53.75
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Price: $91.30
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Price: $8.10
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Vehicle Cleaner Concentrate (# 6067)
Vehicle Cleaner Concentrate (# 6067)
Multi Purpose Cleaner Concentrate (# 6068)
Multi Purpose Cleaner Concentrate (# 6068)
Replacement Spray Gun (# 6055)
Replacement Spray Gun (# 6055)
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Pro-Style Spray Gun (# 6056)
Pro-Style Spray Gun (# 6056)
Outdoor Cleaning with Pressure Washers (# 6037)
Outdoor Cleaning with Pressure Washers (# 6037)
Price: $45.65
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OPERATION
Setting Up a Pressure Washer
Learn the proper steps to getting your pressure washer up and running.
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Using Cleaning Solutions
Learn how to use your pressure washer's cleaning solution injection system.
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Winterizing and Storage
Make sure your pressure washer is ready for the winter.
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